Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 53 , find the numbers .

Answer 1

let the two numbers be x and x+1
x+x+1=53
2x=52
x=26

Answer 2

    solution

 let the number be n

   n+(n+1)=53

  n+n+1=53

  n+n=53-1

  2n=52

  by dividing booth by 2

 n=52/2

  ⇒ n=26