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The sum of two consecutive integers is 87

User Jhunlio
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Answer:

43 and 44

Explanation:

x + (x + 1) = 87

2x + 1 = 87

-1 -1

2x = 86

÷2 ÷2

x = 43

43 + (43 + 1) = 87

43 + 44 = 87

87 = 87

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