SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive integers is 77. Find the numbers. thank you

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Question 197145: The sum of two consecutive integers is 77. Find the numbers.

thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two consecutive integers is 77. Find the numbers.
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1st: x
2nd: x+1
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Equation:
x + (x+1) = 77
2x = 76
x = 38 (1st number)
x+1 = 39 (2nd number)
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Stan H.