Question

The sum of two consecutive whole number is 75.The smaller number is​

Answer 1

37

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two nos. be x and (x+1)

x+x+1 = 75

2x= 74

x= 37

Answer 2

Answer:

x+x+1=75

2x+1=75

2x=75-1

2x=74

x=74/2

x=37

therefore, x=37 and x+1=38

the smaller number is 37