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the sum of two consecutive numbers is half of 506. What are 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 ha l f o f 506. Wha t a re t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 126, 127

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number : x + 1

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 506

Solve

x + x + 1 = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 506 : x = 126

x + 1 = 126 + 1 = 127

The numbers : 126, 127

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