SOLUTION: The sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 37. Find the numbers. If x represents the smaller integer, then the larger integer is x + 1 x + 2 2x + 1

Question 1161575: The sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 37. Find the numbers.
If x represents the smaller integer, then the larger integer is

x + 1
x + 2
2x + 1

Found 4 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic, MathTherapy, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52812)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x + (x+1) = 37 2x+1 = 37 2x = 37 - 1 = 36 x = 36/2 = 18. ANSWER. The numbers are 18 and 19.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 37. Find the numbers.
If x represents the smaller integer, then the
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Consecutive Integers,

Sum is 37.

and the larger integer is 19.
Answer by MathTherapy(10555)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 37. Find the numbers.
If x represents the smaller integer, then the larger integer is
x + 1
x + 2
2x + 1

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 37. Find the numbers.
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37/2 = 18.5
---> 18 & 19
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If x represents the smaller integer, then the larger integer is
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x+1? You think?

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