SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive integers is 105. Find the integers.

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Question 10810: The sum of two consecutive integers is 105. Find the integers.
Found 2 solutions by WannabeCAgirl83, mathwhiz:
Answer by WannabeCAgirl83(35) About Me  (Show Source):
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The unknown integer: x
The consecutive integer: x+1
Their sum is 105: x + x+1 = 105
x + x + 1 = 105
2x + 1 = 105 | -1
2x = 104 | :2
x = 52
The unknown integer is 52. The consecutive integer is 53.

Answer by mathwhiz(13) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solution:
105/2=52.5
52.5-0.5=52
52.5+0.5=53
Double check:
52+53=105
Answer:
The two integers are 52 and 53.