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the sum of two consecutive integers is 65. what are the two integers? show steps please.

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We are asked to find the two integers, given that they are consecutive, and their sum is 65.

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  • Consecutive integers are right next to each other, like 12 and 13. or 65 and 66.

Let the first integer be x, and let the second integer be x+1.

Their sum is 65. Let's set up our equation:

[tex]\longmapsto\sf{x+x+1=65}[/tex]

Combine like terms:

[tex]\longmapsto\sf{2x+1=65}[/tex]

Subtract 1 from both sides of the equal sign:

[tex]\longmapsto\sf{2x=64}[/tex]

Divide both sides by 2:

[tex]\longmapsto\sf{x=32}[/tex]

To find the second integer, subtract the first integer from the sum of the two integers:

[tex]\longmapsto\pmb{65-32}[/tex]

[tex]\longmapsto\pmb{33}[/tex]

The integers are: 33 and 32.

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