Question

the sum of two consecutive numbers is 61. what are the number

Answer 1

Let the two numbers are x and (x+1) 
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According to the given information,

x+ x+ 1 =61 

2x + 1 =61 

2x = 61-1

2x= 60 

x =$\frac{60}{2}$


x =30 

Now,

Numbers are :-

x =30 

x +1 =30+1 =31


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Answer 2

Let the first cocecutive no. be x+1
The second consecutive no. be x+2

x+1+x+2=61
2x+3=61
2x=61-3
2x=58
x=58/2
x=29

1st consecutive no.=29+1=30
2nd consecutive.no.=29+2=31

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