SOLUTION: Find the two consecutive integer whose sum is 75

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Question 991038: Find the two consecutive integer whose sum is 75
Answer by farohw(175) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x + (x + 1) = 75

Add the equation to get: 2x + 1 = 75

2x = 75 - 1 --> 2x = 74

2x/2 = 74/2

x = 37

Two consecutive numbers are 37, 38.

Verify:
x + (x + 1) = 75 --> 37 + (37 + 1) = 75

37 + 38 = 75

75 = 75