Question

Express 169 and 225 as a sum of consecutive numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the two consecutive numbers be x and x+1.

Their sum would then be 2x+1.

So, 2x+1=169

⇒2x=168

⇒x=

2

168

=84

Hence, x+1=85

The two numbers whose sum is 169 are 84 and 85.