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Popular Word Problems >

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 23 . Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o co n sec u t i v e n u mb ers i s 23 . F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 11, 12

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 = 23

Solve

x + x + 1 = 23 : x = 11

x + 1 = 11 + 1 = 12

The numbers : 11, 12

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