2 years ago

The sum of two consecutive integers is 81. Determine the lesser of the two numbers.

Mathematics

1 answer:

SCORPION-xisa [38]2 years ago

5 0

Given that,

the two numbers are consecutive

The two numbers are

x and x + 1

Sum of the numbers = 81

x + (x + 1) = 81

x + x + 1 = 81

2x = 81 - 1

2x = 80

x = 80/2

x = 40

Therefore, <em>the two numbers are</em> x = 40 and x + 1 = 41

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