SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive mile markers on the interstate is 655 Find the numbers on the markers. Let x equal the first mile marker Write an expression for the second mile m

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Question 1126891: The sum of two consecutive mile markers on the interstate is
655 Find the numbers on the markers.

Let x equal the first mile marker Write an expression for the second mile marker.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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x ->the first mile marker
then, x+%2B+1 the second mile marker
given:
x%2Bx+%2B+1=655
2x+=655-1
2x+=654
x+=654%2F2
x+=327->the first mile marker
and
x+%2B+1=328 the second mile marker