Question

please solve this problem as soon as possible....i know the answer but not the steps of solving it so please mention the steps also​

Answer 1

Answer:

7

Step-by-step explanation:

It is saying consecutive numbers and greater of them is x so the smaller number will be x-1

So, When we add these number

x+x-1=15

2x-1=15

2x=15+1

2x=16

x=16

2

x=8

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Answer 2

let the greater number be x

smaller number be x-1  

x + x - 1 = 15

2x - 1 = 15

2x = 15 + 1  

2x = 16

x = $\frac{16}{2}$

x = 8

smaller number =  8 - 1

                          = 7.