Question

the sum of two consecutive integers is 43. what are the integers

Answer 1

43 / 2 = 21.5

so 2 integers are 21 and 22 

Answer 2

consecutive integers are 1 apart
they are x and x+1
sum is 43

x+x+1=43
2x+1=43
minus 1 both sides
2x=42
divide both sides by 2
x=21
x+1=22

the integers are 21 and 22