Question

the sum of two consecutive numbers is 73. what are the numbers?

Answer 1

Hey there!

2x+1=73.
2x=72.
x=36.

So the 2 consecutive numbers are 72 and 36!


Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

Hey there,
Let's say 1 number is x,
1st = x
2nd = x+1
x+x+1 = 73
2x + 1 =73
2x = 73 - 1
2x = 72
x = 72 / 2
   = 36 
1st = 36 
2nd = 37

Hope this helps :))

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