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The sum of two consecutive integers is 75. What are fhe two integers?

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Answer:

The numbers are 37 and 38.

Explanation:

Forming the equation,

→ x + (x + 1) = 75

→ 2x + 1 = 75

Now the value of x will be,

→ 2x + 1 = 75

→ 2x = 75 - 1

→ x = 74/2

→ [ x = 37 ]

The another number will be,

→ x + 1

→ 37 + 1 = 38

Hence, numbers are 37, 38.

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