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What 2 consecutive integers have a sum of 39?

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Jun 24, 2016

#19 & 20# are the reqd. integers.

Explanation:

If one integer is #x#, the other has to be #x+1#, being consecutive to #x.#

By what is given, #x+(x+1)=39.#

#:. 2x+1=39.#

#:. 2x=39-1=38.#

#:. x=19, # so, #x+1=20.#

Thus, #19 & 20# are the reqd. integers.

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