Question

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(02.02 LC)
Write the equation that could be used to find two consecutive integers whose sum is 67. Which
integer is the largest? Show all work! (3 points)
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Answer 1

Equation: x + (x+ 1) = 67

Explanation:

We want to find two consecutive integers.

Let them be labeled as x and x + 1

We want x + (x + 1) = 67

x is the smaller number

x + 1 is the largest

We can solve for x.

x + (x + 1) = 2x + 1 = 67

2x = 66

x = 33

The largest integer is 34