So,
x + y = 117
y = x + 1
x + x + 1 = 117
Collect Like Terms
2x + 1 = 117
Subtract 1 from both sides
2x = 116
Divide both sides by 2
x = 58
y = x + 1
y = 58 + 1
y = 59
The 2 consecutive integers are 58 and 59.
Answer:
x
=
−
8 and y
=
5 or (-8, 5)
Step-by-step explanation: