Question

The sum of two consecutive integers 157. What is the product of these integers.

Answer 1

The sum of two consecutive integers 157 can be found by using the formula: x + (x + 1) = 157, where x represents the first integer.

Solving for x:

x + (x + 1) = 157

2x + 1 = 157

2x = 156

x = 78

So, the two consecutive integers are 78 and 79. The product of these integers is 78 * 79 = 6162.

Answer 2

6162.

Explanation:

Let's call the two consecutive integers x and x + 1. We know that their sum is 157, so we can write an equation:

x + (x + 1) = 157

Expanding and solving for x:

2x + 1 = 157

2x = 156

x = 78

So, the two consecutive integers are 78 and 79. The product of these integers is 78 * 79 = 6162.