The sum if 2 consecutive integers is 679?. find the integers.
3 Answers
Explanation:
Let the Integers be
So, According to The Problem,
So, The Integers are
Explanation:
#"let one integer "=n#
#"then a consecutive integer "=n+1#
#rArrn+n+1=679#
#rArr2n+1=679#
#"subtract 1 from both sides"#
#rArr2n=678#
#"divide both sides by 2"#
#rArrn=678/2=339#
#rArrn+1=339+1=340#
#"the 2 consecutive integers are "339" and "340#
Explanation:
Let n be any integer, then the next consecutive integer is 1 greater .i.e
Sum is 679
Simplifying:
Subtract 1 from both sides:
Divide both sides by 2:
We have:
Our number are: