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The sum of two consecutive integers is 77 find the integers​

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Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

38,39


Discussion:

Call the first integer "n". Then

n + ( n+1) = 77 =>

2n + 1 = 77 => subtract 1 from both sides

2n = 77 - 1 = 76 => divide both sides by 2

n = 76/2 = 38


The first integer is n = 38 and the next consecutive one (= n+1) is 38 + 1 = 39. Finally, 38 + 39 = 77



Thank you,

MrB

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