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The sum of two consecutive integers is 329. Write an equation and solve to determine the numbers.

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x + (x + 1) = 329

2x + 1 = 329

2x + 1 (-1) = 329 (-1)

2x = 328

2x/2 = 328/2

x = 164
x + 1 = 165

164 + 165 = 329 (True)

Your answer is 164 and 165

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