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The sum of two consecutive numbers is at least 46. What is the least possible pair of integers?

a. 21 and 23

b. 23 and 24

c. 22 and 23

d. 24 and 25

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It is supposed to be ccc ppl
User Mkuligowski
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x + (x+1) >=46

2x+1 >=46

subtract 1 from each side

2x >= 45

divide by 2

x>= 22.5

x =23

x+1 =24

The two integers are 23 and 24

User Radu Luncasu
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