SOLUTION: the sum f two consecutive positive integers is les than 92.Find the pair with he greatest sum.

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Question 61977: the sum f two consecutive positive integers is les than 92.Find the pair with he greatest sum.
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The sum of two consecutive positive integers is less than 92. Find the pair with he greatest sum.
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x + (x+1) < 92
2x + 1 < 92
2x < 92 - 1
2x < 91
x < 91/2
x < 45.5
x = 45
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The two digits: 45 & 46 are the pair with the greatest sum less than 92