Let's solve
two questions from Section 1 of the "Integer Word Problems" worksheet. I'll choose
Question 1 and
Question 3, as they are good examples of consecutive integer problems and will help build foundational skills.
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✔ Question 1:
The sum of two consecutive integers is 61. Find the two integers.
#### Step-by-step Solution:
Let the first integer be:
$$ x $$
Since the integers are consecutive, the next integer is:
$$ x + 1 $$
Their sum is given as 61:
$$
x + (x + 1) = 61
$$
Simplify:
$$
2x + 1 = 61
$$
Subtract 1 from both sides:
$$
2x = 60
$$
Divide by 2:
$$
x = 30
$$
So, the two consecutive integers are:
$$
x = 30 \quad \text{and} \quad x + 1 = 31
$$
✔ Answer: The two integers are
30 and 31.
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✔ Question 3:
The sum of three consecutive integers is 51. Find the largest integer.
#### Step-by-step Solution:
Let the first integer be:
$$ x $$
Then the next two consecutive integers are:
$$ x + 1 \quad \text{and} \quad x + 2 $$
Sum of the three integers:
$$
x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 51
$$
Simplify:
$$
3x + 3 = 51
$$
Subtract 3 from both sides:
$$
3x = 48
$$
Divide by 3:
$$
x = 16
$$
So the three integers are:
$$
16, \; 17, \; 18
$$
The
largest integer is:
$$
\boxed{18}
$$
✔ Answer: The largest integer is
18.
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📝 Summary of Solutions:
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Q1: The two consecutive integers are
30 and 31.
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Q3: The largest of the three consecutive integers is
18.
These solutions demonstrate how to model word problems using algebraic expressions and solve for unknowns step by step.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free integer word problems worksheet.