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The sum of two consecutive integers is 157. Find the smallest integer.

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Hi there!

Your answer is:

The smallest integer is equal to 78

Explanation:

x, x+1

x+x+1 = 157

2x+1 = 157

-1

2x= 156

/2

x= 78

The numbers are:

Smallast integer: 78

Larger integer: 78+1 = 79

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