SOLUTION: Find two consecutive integers whose sum is 75. Can you help me? I have no idea what to do!! Thanks in advance, Sarah

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Question 517248: Find two consecutive integers whose sum is 75.
Can you help me? I have no idea what to do!!
Thanks in advance,
Sarah

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find two consecutive integers whose sum is 75.
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75/2 = 37.5, the center
--> 37 & 38
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Or,
n + (n+1) = 75
2n + 1 = 75
n = 37
n+1 = 38