ANSWER

EXPLANATION
We were given that

varies directly as

We can write this mathematically as,

This implies that,

where k is the constant of variation.

This implies that,


The equation becomes

When

The solution is sometimes integers
Answer:
EXPLAIN
Step-by-step explanation:
X = first integer
x + 1 = second consecutive integer
x + (x + 1) = 153..combine like terms
2x + 1 = 153
2x = 153 - 1
2x = 152
x = 152/2
x = 76
x + 1 = 76 + 1 = 77
so ur numbers are : 76 and 77...and u will find that when added equal 153.