Question

The sum two consecutive integer is
55. find the number.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the two numbers be x and x + 1

According to the question,

$x + x + 1 = 55 \\ </p><p>2x + 1 = 55 \\ </p><p>2x = 55 - 1 \\ </p><p>x = \frac{55}{2} \\ x = 27$

first number = x = 27

second number = x + 1 = 27 + 1 = 28