Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 53. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

So 2x + 1 = 53, 2x = 52, and x = 26. X+1 = 27. So, 26 and 27. (And you should have said “The sum of two consecutive whole NUMBERS.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the two numbers be x , x+1

a/q ,

x+x+1 = 53

2x +1 = 53

2x = 53-1

2x = 52

x= 52/2

x= 27

therefore , 1st no. x = 27

2nd no. x+1= 27+1 = 28

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