nengthadou nengthadou
  • 10-10-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

the sum of two consecutive integers is 31. find the larger number

Respuesta :

SJ2006
SJ2006 SJ2006
  • 10-10-2016

Consider the intergers as, x and x+1

x+(x+1)=31

2x+1=31

2x=30

x=15

So, (x+1)=(15+1)=16 would be larger number.


Answer Link

Otras preguntas

developer strength can be checked by using:
Use the following information to answer questions 1- 10. A 5—year 5% annual coupon bond yields 4%. Compute the Macaulay duration of the bond. Do this by filling
Who is responsible for civic education?
A consumer's external social environment includes:
Can someone help here’s a picture
How much interest will Hannah earn in four years if she deposit $630 in a savings account at 6.5% simple interest?
Which character from Antigone by Sophocles is a stock character? A) Creon B) Chorus Leader C) Antigone D) Haemon
surprise inflation can help people who have borrowed money. True or False
At​ noon, a tank contains 5 in of water. After several​ hours, it contained 3 in of water. What is the percent decrease of water in the​ tank?
Another name for a substandard risk classification is A. Elevated B. Rated C. Controlled D. Decline