SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive positive integers is less than or equal to 10. Find the integers.

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Question 97752: the sum of two consecutive positive integers is less than or equal to 10. Find the integers.
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the first positive integer
x+2 is the next positive integer
x%2Bx%2B2%3C=10
2x%2B2%3C=10
2x%3C=10-2
2x%3C=8
x%3C=8%2F2
x%3C=4
so your fist positive integer = 4
4+2=6 the second positive integer
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