Question

The sum of two conscutive whole number is 75. the smaller number is​

Answer 1

let

the consecutive numbers be x and

x+1

x+x+1=75

2x+1=75

2x=74

x=74÷2= 37

x=37

x+1=38

Answer 2

Answer:

37

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one no. be x

second no. be x+1

x+x+1 = 75

2x +1 = 75

2x. = 75-1

2x. = 74

x. = 74÷ 2

x. = 37

So, 1st no. = 37

2nd no.= 37+1= 38