Consecutive integer Problems

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What are consecutive integers?

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Consecutive integers are numbers that follow each other in order on a number line, such as 1, 2, 3, 4.

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What is an example of consecutive odd integers?

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An example of consecutive odd integers is 1, 3, 5, 7.

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How do you represent consecutive integers algebraically?

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You can represent consecutive integers as x, x+1, x+2, x+3, etc.

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How do you represent consecutive odd integers algebraically?

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You can represent consecutive odd integers as x, x+2, x+4, x+6, etc.

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Can consecutive integers be negative?

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Yes, consecutive integers can be negative, such as -3, -2, -1, 0.

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What is the sum of three consecutive integers?

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The sum of three consecutive integers x, x+1, and x+2 is 3x + 3.

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If x is an even integer, what is x + 1?

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If x is an even integer, then x + 1 is an odd integer.

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What is the difference between consecutive integers and consecutive odd integers?

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Consecutive integers include all integers in order, while consecutive odd integers include only odd numbers in order.

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How do you solve a problem involving consecutive integers?

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Set up an equation using x for the first integer and express the others in terms of x.

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What is the first step in solving a consecutive integer word problem?

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The first step is to define the variables, typically starting with x for the first integer.