document.write( "Question 973085: The number on two consecutively numbered gym lockers have a sum of 131. What are the locker numbers? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #595341 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "x and x+1 are consecutive locker numbers. \n" ); document.write( "x+(x+1)=131 \n" ); document.write( "2x+1=131 \n" ); document.write( "2x=130 \n" ); document.write( "x=65 ANSWER 1: The lower number is 65. \n" ); document.write( "x+1=65+1=66 ANSWER 2: The higher number is 66. \n" ); document.write( " |