SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this? I need to translate this statement to an algebraic equation. Let x represent the number in this problem: The sum of two consecutive integers

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Question 49461: Can someone help me on this?
I need to translate this statement to an algebraic equation. Let x represent the number in this problem:
The sum of two consecutive integers is 145. Find the two integers.
Thanks,
Ashley
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+(X+1)=145 OR 2X+1=145 OR 2X=144 OR X=72 & X+1=73 OR 72+1=73 OR 73=73