Question

if the sum of two consecutive numbers is 71. one of the number is x ...the other number in equation..

a)x+(x+1)=71
b)x+(x+2)=71
c)x+x=71
d) none​

Answer 1

Answer:

a is the correct one

x+x+1=71

2x+1=71

2x=71-1

2x=70

x=70/2

x=35

x+1=36

35+36=71 that's the verification

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer will be

d). none of them.