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: how do you solve consecutive number problems
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You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is an example:
Problem: The sum of two consecutive numbers is 477.
What are the numbers? ( Let the first number to be x)
Answer : x(x + 1) = 477
x to the power of two + x = 477
15.44 to the power of two + 238.6 = 477
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