Question

What equation could be used to solve this problem?

The sum of two consecutive integers is 141. Find the integers.

Answer 1

Thanks for your question!

The equation for two consecutive integers is:

x + (x+1) = y

Now, lets plug in the information we know:

x + (x+1) = 141

Even though the question asks for the equation, I'm going to solve anyway :)

2x + 1 = 141
2x = 140
x = 70

70,71

Hope this helps!