SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive integers is 185. what is the smaller of the two integers?

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Question 904573: the sum of two consecutive integers is 185. what is the smaller of the two integers?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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consecutive integers: x, (x+1)

x + (x+1) = 185
2x + 1 = 185
2x = 184
x = 92

smaller integer = x = 92.