kyrehlla kyrehlla
  • 06-10-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

The sum of two consecutive positive integers is less than 15.

Respuesta :

noraegejuru
noraegejuru noraegejuru
  • 06-10-2020

Answer:

7

Step-by-step explanation:

first and foremost the two consecutive numbers will be x and x + 1, which will equal to 2x + 1.

2x + 1 > 15

2x + 1 = 15

Collect like terms

2x = 15 - 1

2x = 14

Divide both sides by 2

x = 7

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

log3(2x-5)=2 Answer is 41/2.  Why?
Alex built a snowman using three snowballs,one small, one medium and one large, with diameters in the ratio 2:3:5.      Although highly unlikely due to the phys
I need help for algebra 2 for simplify form for example (3x-2i)(3x+2i)
add and simplify  9/16=1/2=?
I need help for algebra 2 for simplify form for example (3x-2i)(3x+2i)
log3(2x-5)=2 Answer is 41/2.  Why?
Why are some examples of a chemical reaction not actually foolproof evidence that of a chemical reaction?13, 8th grade, and I'm doing my science lab report: The
Alex built a snowman using three snowballs,one small, one medium and one large, with diameters in the ratio 2:3:5.      Although highly unlikely due to the phys
(−2x0y3 )(4x2y4 )+(2y5 )(3xy)2
Why are some examples of a chemical reaction not actually foolproof evidence that of a chemical reaction?13, 8th grade, and I'm doing my science lab report: The