Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is 59. Write an equation that models this situation and find the values of the two integers.

Answer 1

The equation will be:

n + (n + 1) = 59
n + n + 1 = 59

Solving:

2n + 1 = 59
     -1     -1
2n       = 58
n        = 29
n + 1 = 30

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