Math Problem Statement

The sum of two consecutive integers is 103. Find the two integers.

Solution

The problem in the image asks to find two consecutive integers whose sum is 103.

Let the two consecutive integers be xx and x+1x+1.

The sum of these two integers is given by the equation:

x+(x+1)=103x + (x + 1) = 103

Now, let's solve for xx:

2x+1=1032x + 1 = 103

Subtract 1 from both sides:

2x=1022x = 102

Divide both sides by 2:

x=51x = 51

So, the first integer is 5151, and the second integer is 51+1=5251 + 1 = 52.

Thus, the two consecutive integers are 51 and 52.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you solve for three consecutive integers if their sum is given?
  2. How can you generalize this for any two consecutive integers with a given sum?
  3. What happens if the sum of the two integers is an odd number?
  4. Can you find consecutive even or odd integers that sum to a particular number?
  5. How do consecutive negative integers behave with sum problems?

Tip: Always verify your solutions by plugging the values back into the original equation to ensure correctness.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Consecutive Integers

Formulas

x + (x + 1) = sum

Theorems

Basic Linear Equation Solving

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8