Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is no more than 185

what is the smaller of the two integers

Answer 1

at most 92

Explanation:

Let x represent the smallest of the two consecutive integers. Then their sum is ..

(x) + (x+1) ≤ 185

2x ≤ 184 . . . . . . . simplify, subtract 1

x ≤ 92 . . . . . . . . . divide by 2

The smallest integer is at most 92.