Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is 59. Write an equation that models this situation and find the values of the two integers.

A) n + 2n = 59; n = 19; 2n = 38

B) n + n + 1 = 59; n = 29; n + 1 = 28

C) n + n + 1 = 59; n = 30; n + 1 = 31

D) n + n + 1 = 59; n = 29; n + 1 = 30


Please explain your answer! : )

Answer 1

The equation will be:

n + (n + 1) = 59
n + n + 1 = 59

Solving:

2n + 1 = 59
-1 -1
2n = 58
n = 29
n + 1 = 30

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