SOLUTION: the sum of of two consecutive integers is the sum of 389. What is the larger integer?

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Question 571059: the sum of of two consecutive integers is the sum of 389. What is the larger integer?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of of two consecutive integers is the sum of 389.
What is the larger integer?
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1st: x
2nd: x+1
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sum = 389
2x+1 = 389
2x = 388
x = 144
x+1 = 145
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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