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Popular Word Problems >

the sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 55

Solution

t h e s u m o f 2 co n sec u t i v e n u mb ers i s 55

Solution

The numbers : 27, 28

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 = 55

Solve

x + x + 1 = 55 : x = 27

x + 1 = 27 + 1 = 28

The numbers : 27, 28

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