Question

the sum of two consecutive numbers is 25. find the smaller number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the two no. be x and x+1

ATQ(according to question)=

x+x+1=25

2x+1=25

2x=25-1

2x=24

x=24/2=12

Answer 2

The smaller number = 12

Given :

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 25

To find :

The smaller number

Solution :

Step 1 of 2 :

Form the equation with given data

Let smaller number = x

Then next number = x + 1

So two consecutive numbers are x and x + 1

By the given condition

x + x + 1 = 25

Step 2 of 2 :

Find smaller number

x + x + 1 = 25

⇒ 2x + 1 = 25

⇒ 2x = 24

⇒ x = 24/2

⇒ x = 12

Thus two consecutive numbers are 12 and 13

The smaller number = 12

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