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The sum of two consecutive integers is 17. Which equations could be used to find the twoconsecutive integers? Select all that are correct.A.X+X+1=17B.X+x=17C.2x=17D.2x+2=17E.X+X+2=17F.2x+1=17

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hello

the answer to the question is option A

to solve a problem like this, let x represent the first number

x + (x + 1) = 17

x = first number

x + 1 = successive number

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