Question

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

A.
n + n + 1 = 59; n = 29; n + 1 = 28

B.
n + n + 1 = 59; n = 29; n + 1 = 30

C.
n + n + 1 = 59; n = 30; n + 1 = 31

D.
n + 2n = 59; n = 19; 2n = 38

Answer 1

B




Like the other person said

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

n+(n+1)=59

2n=59-1=58

n=58/2=29

n+1=29+1=30