SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive numbers is 49. What is the lesser number?

SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive numbers is 49. What is the lesser number?

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Question 290614: The sum of two consecutive numbers is 49. What is the lesser number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two consecutive numbers is 49. What is the lesser number?
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lesser: x
Next: x+1
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Equation:
sum = 49
x+x+1 = 49
2x = 48
x = 24 (lesser)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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