Question

The sum of two consecutive whole number is 53.the smaller number is

Answer 1

let the 2 numbers be x + x + 1
x + x + 1 = 53
2x + 1 = 33
2x = 53 - 1 = 52
x = 52/2
x = 26

So first number = 26
Second number = 26 + 1 = 27

And 26 + 27 = 53

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Answer 2

frist consecutive nu.. =x
sen... =x+1
Acor... to question

x+x+1=53
x=26