Question

the sum of two consecutive number is 85 find the number

Answer 1

let the firs consecutive no. be x
second=x+1
x+1+x=85
2x=85-1
2x=84
x=84/2
x=42
x+1=42+1
43

Answer 2

Answer:43

Step-by-step explanation:

let the firs consecutive no. be x

second=x+1

x+1+x=85

2x=85-1

2x=84

x=84/2

x=42

x+1=42+1

43