Question

im not sure how to do this. Two consecutive integers have a sum of
157. Find the integers.

Answer 1

Let x equal the first integer. So the next integer as it relates to x would be what?

Answer 2

x = first integer
x+1 = second integer (since its consecutive)
Both integers equal 157 so..
x + x + 1 = 157

Answer 3

Are there any like terms that you can combine?

Answer 4

x + x = ?

Answer 5

first integer = x = 78
second integer = x+1 = 78+1 = 79
got it. thanks everyone!

Answer 6

Good job!