SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive integers is 273. What are the integers?

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Question 851218: The sum of two consecutive integers is 273. What are the integers?
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Hi,

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 x + (x+1) = 273

   2x + 1 = 273

      2x = 272

       x = 136

two consecutive integers are:  136, 137

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 136 + 137 = 273

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