Question

The sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 19 then the greatest number is ……..

Answer 1

Answer:

Call the consecutive integers x and x + 1.

X + x + 1 = 19.

2x + 1 = 19.

Subtract 1 from each side, leaving

2x = 18

Divide by 2, leaving

X = 9

X + 1 = 10

9 + 10 = 19 √