The sum of two consecutive integers is 37. Write an equation that models this situation and find the values of the two integers.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let two consecutive integers are x and x+1
As per the statement:
The sum of two consecutive integers is 37.
⇒x+x+1 = 37
Combine like terms;
\(2x+1` = 37\)
Subtract 1 from both sides we have;
2x = 36
Divide both sides by 2 we have;
x = 18
and
x+1 = 18+1 = 19
Therefore, an equation that models this situation \(x+x+1 = 37\) and the values of the two integers are 18 and 19