Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is 325. What number is the least of the two consecutive integers

Answer 1

Given:

Sum of two consecutive integers is 325.

To find:

The number that is the least of the two consecutive integers.

Solution:

Let the two consecutive integers are x and x+1. So,

`x+(x+1)=325`

`2x+1=325`

Subtract 1 from both sides.

`2x=324`

Divide both sides by 2.

`x=(324)/(2)`

`x=162`

The second integer is

`x+1=162+1=163`

Since
`162<163`, therefore, the least of the two consecutive integers is 162.