Sum of two consecutive integers is $35$. The smaller is

Sum of two consecutive integers is $35$. The smaller is
  1. $17$
  2. $18$
  3. $16$
  4. $15$

Solution

$x + (x+1) = 35 \Rightarrow x = 17$.

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