emariatroy
emariatroy emariatroy
  • 24-05-2020
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two consecutive integers is 77. Find the integers.

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osikbro
osikbro osikbro
  • 24-05-2020

Answer:

38 and 39

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the two integers are consecutive, then one is one larger than the other. Therefore, lets call them x and x+1. We can now set up the following equation:

x+(x+1)=77

2x+1=77

2x=76

x=38

x+1=39

Hope this helps!

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cocolipp cocolipp
  • 24-05-2020

Answer:I believe it is 39 and 38

Step-by-step explanation:

x + (x+1) = 77

2x = 76

x = 38 (1st number)

x+1 = 39 (2nd number)

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