SOLUTION: one number is one more than another. the sum is 17. find the numbers

Question 1096174: one number is one more than another. the sum is 17. find the numbers
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, houstong:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8 & 9

Answer by houstong(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+1 = 17
x+x+1-17 = 0
x+x-16 = 0
2x-16 = 0
1/2 (2x - 16) = 0
x - 8 = 0
x = 8
so 8+8+1 = 17

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