can someone help me do
The sum of 2 consecutive integers is equal to their difference.
This was asked and answered yesterday. The numbers are 0 and 1.
If x is one integer, then the next consecutive integer is x+1.
Then x+x+1 is the sum and x -(x+1) is the difference. Set them equal to each other and solve for x.
i need help understanding sequences and i been trying to find a problom on my homework can you help me
Go to the top of the page and click on Post a New Question. Then type your question in the box provided.
Sure! I can help you with that.
Let's assume the first integer is represented by the variable "x". Since we are looking for consecutive integers, the second integer can be represented by "x + 1" since it would be the next number after "x".
Now we can set up the equation based on the given information: "The sum of 2 consecutive integers is equal to their difference."
The sum of the two integers can be calculated by adding them together: x + (x + 1).
The difference of the two integers can be calculated by subtracting one from the other: x - (x + 1).
Now we can write the equation: x + (x + 1) = x - (x + 1).
To solve this equation, we can start by simplifying both sides:
x + x + 1 = x - x - 1.
Combine like terms:
2x + 1 = -1.
Now isolate the variable "x" by getting rid of the constant term 1 and solving for x:
2x = -1 - 1,
2x = -2,
x = -1.
So, the first consecutive integer is -1, and the second consecutive integer is (-1 + 1) which is 0.
Therefore, the two consecutive integers are -1 and 0.