Question

The sum of two consecutive integers is 325. What number is the least of the two consecutive integers

Answer 1

Given:

Sum of two consecutive integers is 325.

To find:

The number that is the least of the two consecutive integers.

Solution:

Let the two consecutive integers are x and x+1. So,

$x+(x+1)=325$

$2x+1=325$

Subtract 1 from both sides.

$2x=324$

Divide both sides by 2.

$x=\dfrac{324}{2}$

$x=162$

The second integer is

$x+1=162+1=163$

Since $162<163$, therefore, the least of the two consecutive integers is 162.