SOLUTION: the sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 95. what r the numbers

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Question 350223: the sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 95. what r the numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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HI,
*Note: consecutive Integers differ by one.
Let n and (n+1) represent the integers
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Write as You Read
n + (n+1)) = 95
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simplify and solve
2n + 1 = 95
2n = 94
n= 47
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check your answer
47 + 48 = 95