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Two consecutive numbers have a sum of 173. What are the numbers

Solution

Two consecutive numbers have a sum of 173. What are the numbers

Solution

The numbers : 86, 87

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 = 173

Solve

x + x + 1 = 173 : x = 86

x + 1 = 86 + 1 = 87

The numbers : 86, 87

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