Question

The sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 53. Find the number.

Answer 1

X + x+1 =53.     2x+1=53.    2x. =53-1.    2x =52.   X = 52/2=26.      x. =26.  x+1.  =26+1 =27

Answer 2

let one no is x
second no _x+1

x+x+1=53
x=26

first no is 26 and second no is x+1 =26+1
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