Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 23.Find the numbers

Answer 1

Define x:

Let one number be x.

The other number is x + 1.

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Form equation:

Sum of the two numbers is 23:

x + ( x + 1) = 23

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Solve x:

x + ( x + 1) = 23

x + x + 1 = 23

2x + 1 = 23

2x = 22

x = 11

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Find the numbers:

x = 11

x + 1 = 11 + 1 = 12

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Answer: The two numbers are 11 and 12.

Answer 2

Let the numbers be , x and x+1
now, x + x+1 = 23
= 2x + 1 = 23
= 2x = 22
x = 11.
the numbers are , 11 and 12