The sum of two consecutive integers is between 5 and 9. What are the two integers? Tell the two numbers only
Trial and error:
6?
7?
8?
To find the two consecutive integers, we can start by setting up the inequalities based on the given information.
Let's assume the two consecutive integers are x and x + 1.
According to the problem, their sum should be between 5 and 9:
5 < x + (x + 1) < 9
Simplifying the expression, we get:
5 < 2x + 1 < 9
Next, we can subtract 1 from all sides of the inequality to isolate 2x:
4 < 2x < 8
Dividing all sides of the inequality by 2, we find:
2 < x < 4
Therefore, the possible values for x are 3 and 2.
Hence, the two consecutive integers are 2 and 3.