SOLUTION: the sum of two consecutive number is 3.5. find the number

Question 339816: the sum of two consecutive number is 3.5. find the number
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jrfrunner:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of two consecutive number is 3.5. find the number
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x + x+1 = 3.5
2x = 2.5
x = 1.25
x+1 = 2.25
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by jrfrunner(365) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it depends on what you mean by "consecutive".
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do you mean separated by 1 unit? or by some other amount
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