Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is 61. What are the integers?

Include a let statements and checks in your answer.

Answer 1

30, and 31

Explanation:

Let the "x" mean the smaller of the two integers

x+x+1=61

2x+1=61

2x=60

x=30

CHECK:

30+30+1=61

2(30)+1=61

60+1=61

61=61 ✓

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Answer 2

30, and 31

Explanation:

Let n=the smaller of the two integers

n+n+1=61

2n+1=61

2n=60

n=30