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10-10-2016
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the sum of two consecutive integers is 31. find the larger number

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10-10-2016

Consider the intergers as, x and x+1

x+(x+1)=31

2x+1=31

2x=30

x=15

So, (x+1)=(15+1)=16 would be larger number.

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