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Find two consecutive integers whose sum is 172

Solution

Find two consecutive integers whose sum is 172

Solution

The numbers : 85 \frac{1}{2}, 86 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 = 172

Solve

x + x + 1 = 172 : x = \frac{171}{2}

x + 1 = \frac{171}{2} + 1 = \frac{173}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{171}{2} = 85 \frac{1}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{173}{2} = 86 \frac{1}{2}

The numbers : 85 \frac{1}{2}, 86 \frac{1}{2}

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