Question

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

Answer 1

Let the 2 consecutive numbers be X and X + 1

x + x+1 = 53
2x + 1 =53
2x = 53 - 1
2x = 52

x = 52/2 = 26
x +1 = 26 +1 = 27

Therefore the smaller number is 26.

Hope this helps u!!

Answer 2

HEYA!!!

Here is your answer :
____________________________

Given,

Sum of two consecutive whole number = 53

let one number be x

another number be x + 1

ATP,

x + x + 1 = 53

2x + 1 = 53

2x = 53 - 1

2x = 52

x = 52/2

x = 26

Therefore, the numbers are 26 & 26 + 1 = 27...

smallest = 26

HOPE THIS HELPS U. . .