Question

1. The sum of two consecutive numbers is 151. Let x be the smaller number.
(a) Set up an equation in x.
(b) Find the value of x.​

Answer 1

Answer:

sum of two consecutive number is 151

The two consecutive numbers be x and x+1

So, x+x+1=151

that is

a) 2x+1=151

b) 2x+1=151

2x=151-1=150

x=150/2

x=75