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Popular Word Problems >

The sum of two consecutive integers is 7. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers i s 7. F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 3, 4

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 = 7

Solve

x + x + 1 = 7 : x = 3

x + 1 = 3 + 1 = 4

The numbers : 3, 4

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