The sum of two consecutive intergers is 167

Question

The sum of two consecutive intergers is 167.find the integers 

Answer 1

Let's call the two integers x and (x + 1), respectively.

 

x + (x + 1) = 167

 

2x + 1 = 167

 

2x = 166

 

x = 83

 

The two integers are 83 and 84

Answer 2

n = the lower integer

n + 1 = the next higher integer

 

Given:

 

n + (n + 1) = 167

 

Just solve for n.  Can you finish from here?