half of an integer exceeds one _ third of the next integer by unity .Find the integer. please ask fast​

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  8

Step-by-step explanation:

If the integer is n, half of it is n/2. The next integer is (n+1) and 1/3 of it is (n+1)/3. You want ...

  n/2 - (n+1)/3 = 1

  n(1/2 -1/3) -1/3 = 1

  n/6 = 4/3 . . . . . . . . add 1/3, simplify

  n = 6(4/3) = 8

The integer is 8.

step-by-step explanation:

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question 8 options:

mint plant

wise

happy

lazy