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Which equation could be used to solve this problem?

The sum of two consecutive integers is 31. Let x represent the first number. Find the
numbers.
x + (x - 1) = 31
X + (x + 1) = 31
X + (2x) = 31
x + (2x tj 1) = 31
i need your help guys i’m not smart at math!!

User John Jones
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Answer:

16

Explanation:

x + (x-1) = 31

2x - 1 = 31

2x = 31 + 1

2x = 32

x= 16

User Idle Sign
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