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14 May, 01:03

The sum of two consecutive integers is 57.

If x is the first integer, write and solve an equation to determine both numbers.

What are the two numbers?

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  1. 14 May, 02:49
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    If the first integer is x, the second integer must be (x+1) since you know they are consecutive. So you can write:

    x + (x+1) = 57

    2x+1=57

    2x=56

    x = 28 and x+1=29

    28+29=57.
  2. 14 May, 04:26
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    Number are 28 and 29 ...
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