SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive integers is 143. Write an equation that can be used to find the first integer n?

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Question 1065094: The sum of two consecutive integers is 143. Write an equation that can be used to find the first integer n?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the integers be +n+ and +n+%2B+1+
+n+%2B+n+%2B+1+=+143+
+2n+=+142+ ( this is the equation )
+n+=+71+