Question

Find two consecutive integers whose sum is 73.

Which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem? .2x+2=73?

Answer 1

Int1 + int2 = 73

Answer 2

If int1 = x, what does int2 = ?

Answer 3

well, if one integer is say "a"
the next one to be CONSECUTIVE will have to be "a + 1"
so one is "a"
the other "a+1"

add them up, = 73

Answer 4

Yes, your equation is correct. I read it wrong. Sorry.

Answer 5

a+1 or a-1 really, but anyhow

Answer 6

Almost, 2x + 1 = 73

Answer 7

ok thank you

Answer 8

Consecutive odd or consecutive even would be +2

Answer 9

im taking a little brake ill be back in 30-45min

Answer 10

@gypsy1274

Answer 11

OK. I'll be here.