Question

the sum of two consecutive whole number is 83 .the greater number is__________
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Answer 1

Answer:

I the number is 42 and the smallest number is 41

Step-by-step explanation:

proof: 42+41=83

Let the first integer be x.

Second integer = (x+1)

"Consecutive integers sum up to 83"

This statement gives us,

x+(x+1)=83

2x+1=83

2x=82

x=41

Then first number is 41,and second number is 42.

41+42=83 ... therefore these are the required integers.

ANS: 41,42

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