Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 37 .find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:18,19

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x and x+1 ........(as they are consecutive)

x+x+1=37.........GIVEN

2x=36

x=18

x+1=19

Answer 2

Let the first number be x

∴ Second number will be x + 1

Their sum is 37 (Given)


According to the given condition

x + x + 1 = 37

☛ 2x + 1 = 37

☛ 2x = 37 - 1

☛ 2x = 36

∴ x = 18


∴ 1st number ☛ x

☛ $\pink{\underline{\pink{\underline{\tt{\red{18}}}}}}$


∴ 2nd number ☛ x + 1

☛ 18 + 1

☛ $\pink{\underline{\pink{\underline{\tt{\red{19}}}}}}$