The sum of two consecutive intergers is 153. Which equation can be used to find the first interger n?

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anonymous · Answer

A. 2n + 1 = 153
B. 2n = 153
C. n + 1 =153
D. 2n + 2 = 153

raden · Answer

let the first number is n, so the 2nd is n+1
add of them, what u get ....

zehanz · Answer

If the first is n, the consecutive is n+1. Adding them gives 153.
Try to make an equation out of this...

anonymous · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

wait if what first number is n

anonymous · Answer

so the answer to this question is a beacause there must b a # in front of n and n is supposed to be added by 1 to equal 153 so am i right

zehanz · Answer

You have found the right answer:
n+n+1 = 153
2n+1=153
Answer A.

anonymous · Answer

ya i feel smart
i am definently getting the galaxy s3

zehanz · Answer

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