Question

the sum of two consecutive number is 53 . find the number

Answer 1

Let the first number be a

Second number = a +1

According to question

a +a +1 = 53

=> 2a = 52

=> a = 26

First number = 26

Second number = 27

Answer 2

Let the number be x
second number =( x+1 ).

according to question


x+x+1 = 53

=> 2x = 52


x = 26 .



hence , the number will be = >


26 .


and 26 +1 = 27 .


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