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Question 624920: Find the largest of 2 consecutive integers whose sum is 214
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the largest of 2 consecutive integers whose sum is 214
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106 + 107 = 213
107 + 108 = 215
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Find the largest of 2 consecutive integershighlight%28x%29and highlight%28x%2B1%29 whose sum is 214

   x + (x+1) = 214

       2x = 213

        x = 106 1/2, there are NO 2 consecutive integers with a sum of 214