Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is 157. The product of the integers is what . Show work.

Answer 1

Answer: 6162

Step-by-step explanation: 150/2 = 75, 75 + 76 = 151 (not those), 76 + 77 = 153 (not those either), 77 + 78 = 155 (almost there), 78 + 79 = 157 (there we got) 78 x 79 = 6162.