SOLUTION: The sum of the two consecutive integers is 57. if x is the first integer write and solve an equation to determine both numbers.

SOLUTION: The sum of the two consecutive integers is 57. if x is the first integer write and solve an equation to determine both numbers.

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Question 916538: The sum of the two consecutive integers is 57. if x is the first integer write and solve an equation to determine both numbers.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sum of the two consecutive integers is 57
x + (x+1) = 57
2x = 56
x = 28
the two consecutive integers are: 28, 29
...
And...checking
sum = 57
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