Question

the sum of two consecutive number is 15.convert the statement into equation​

Answer 1

x+y=15

y=x+1

x+(x+1)=15

2x+1=5

x=2

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the consecutive numbers be x

Let the other number be x+1

The equation will be- x+x+1=15

Solved answer-

x+x+1=15

2x+1=15

2x=15-1

2x=14

x=14/2

x=7

The first number =x=7

The second number=x+1=7+1=8