Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is 141. Find the integers.

Answer 1

Yeah, but I was hoping you could show me how to do the problem :)

Answer 2

please..

Answer 3

n + 1= 141
2n + 2 = 141
2n = 141
2n + 1 = 141

Answer 4

i didn't see the 'consecutive' part. my bad -_-

Answer 5

it's totally fine

Answer 6

let 'x' be the 1st number
'x+1' be the 2nd number (since they are consecutive numbers)
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Having 141 as the sum you'll have it as:
x +(x+1) = 141
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Removing parenthesis
x + x + 1 = 141
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Transpose 1 to the right side of the equation
x + x = 141 - 1
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Combine like terms
2x = 140
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Divide the whole equation with 2
x = 70

Answer 7

:o

Answer 8

I need the equation :/ I suck at algebra

Answer 9

trace the equation in the solution. The only difference is the variable used. i used 'x' while your choices is in 'n'

Answer 10

fine, I totally suk at this and my brain isn't working this morning *gives gummy bear*

Answer 11

Taken from above's solution:
x + x + 1 = 141
combine like terms (add x and x)
2x + 1 = 141