SOLUTION: Number Problem. The sum of two consecutive integers is 145. Find the two intergers.

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Question 116831: Number Problem. The sum of two consecutive integers is 145. Find the two intergers.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The integers are n and n+%2B+1
n+%2B+n+%2B+1+=+145
2n+=+144
n+=+72
n+%2B+1+=+73
The consecutive integers are 72 and 73
check
Does 72 + 73 = 145? Yes
OK