The sum of two consecutive integers is 45. What are the integers?

Question:

The sum of two consecutive integers is 45. What are the integers?

Options:

A) 22, 23 

B) 23, 24 

C) 44, 1 

D) 22, 24

Answer:

A) 22, 23

Solution:

Let the integers be x and x+1. x + (x+1) = 45, solve for x.