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Find two consecutive integers whose sum is 77​

User Clint Good
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Answer:

38, 39

Explanation:

The difference between two consecutive integers is 1

So if

x - the smaller number

then

x+1 - the larger number

x + x+1 = 77

-1 -1

2x = 76

÷2 ÷2

x = 38

x+1 = 38+1 = 39

User Jpllosa
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