Example of Two Consecutive Integers Problem

Two consecutive integers have a total of 29. Find the integers.

Find SMALLER

Find LARGER

Let S=SMALLER

Let L=LARGER

Given S+L=29

Given L-S=1

L-(29-L)=1 Comment: Substitute 29-L for S in L-S=1

Solution L=15 Comment

Solution S=14 Substitute L=15 into S=29-L

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