If x represents the first two consecutive integers, express the sum of the two integers in terms of x

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anonymous · Answer

by ur problem it seems x=n and x=n+1
so n+n+1=x+x=2x
is it so??

anonymous · Answer

It should be 2x+2

anonymous · Answer

what do u mean by x represents the first two consecutive integers?

anonymous · Answer

im really not sure. thats just what my book says. im having a hard time understanding this .

anonymous · Answer

me too..the statement is not clear.

anonymous · Answer

how one variable can represent two integers simultaneously??

anonymous · Answer

im kinda lost. thanks anyhow

anonymous · Answer

you most welcome...

anonymous · Answer

and thanks for posting such an extra ordinary problem

anonymous · Answer

hello @myininaya what do u think of it??

myininaya · Answer

i think it means let x present the first integer of two consecutive intgers
did you miss this word of?

anonymous · Answer

then if x=n then n+1=x+1
s0 sum is 2x+1 not 2x+2!!

myininaya · Answer

this would add meaning to the problem otherwise it makes no sense at all

anonymous · Answer

yes...

myininaya · Answer

go prepositions!

anonymous · Answer

@myininaya do u have any really tough questions regarding trigonometry or algebra..

myininaya · Answer

why you want me to give you one?

anonymous · Answer

i want try hard problems...if u have.

anonymous · Answer

then atleast we could disscuss it..

myininaya · Answer

let me think okay
i will make a new post when i come up with one

anonymous · Answer

ok