Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 59. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Let x be smaller integer, then

x+(x+1)=59,

2x+1=59

2x=59−1

2x=58,

x=58/2=29

And larger integer is

x+1=29+1

=30

So, they are 29 and 30.

Answer 2

Answer:

let x be smaller integer, then

x+(x+1)