Question

The sum of two consecutive positive integer is 41 find the integers

Answer 1

ANSWER:

• Required number are 20 and 21.

GIVEN:

• Sum of two consecutive positive integer = 41

TO FIND:

• Two Positive integers.

SOLUTION:

Let x be the first positive integer.

Consecutive integer = (x+1)

Now :

According to the Question:

=> x+x+1 = 41

=> 2x+1 = 41

=> 2x = 41-1

=> 2x = 40

=> x = 40/2

=> x = 20

Other consecutive integer = 20+1

= 21

Required number are 20 and 21.

NOTE:

• This type of question can be solved by using linear equation in one variable.
• First form the equation and then solve it.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the two consecutive positive integers x,x+1

according to the problem,

x+x+1=41

⇒2x=40

⇒x=20

∴the two consecutive positive integers are 20,21

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