Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is 139. find the integer

Answer 1

Define x :

Let one of the number be x

The other number is x + 1

Solve x:

the sum is 139

x + (x + 1) = 139

x + x + 1 = 139

2x + 1 = 139

2x = 138

x = 69

Find the numbers:

First number = x = 69

Second number = x + 1 = 69 + 1 = 70

Answer: The numbers are 69 and 70

Answer 2

Answer:

69 and 70

Step-by-step explanation:

x+×+1=139

2×+1=139

2×=139-1 =138

×=138÷2

×=69