Question

the sum of two consecutive whole numbers in 53. the smaller number is-----​

Answer 1

Answer:

LET THE NUMBER BE X AND X + 1

X + X + 1 = 53

2X + 1 = 53

2X = 53 - 1

2X = 52

X = 52/2

X = 26

NUMBERS = 26 and 27

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Answer 2

Answer:

The answer must be 26 and 27

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