Question

If the sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 61, then the larger number is

Answer 1

Answer:

22

Step-by-step explanation:

2b - 5 + b = 61

Simplify:

3b - 5 = 61

Add 5:

3b = 66

Divide by 3:

b = 22

Answer 2

Answer:

let first number be 'x' and second number be 'x+1'

x+1+x=61

2x=61-1

2x=60

x=

60/2=30

therefore numbers are 31 and 30

large number=31