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Two consecutive integers have a sum of 55. Find the integers.
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Answer:

27 and 28

Explanation:

x+x+1=55

2x+1=55

2x=55-1

2x=54

divide each side by 2

x=27

x+1=28

check your answer adding the two integers

27+28=55

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