SOLUTION: the sum of the numbers on two consecutive post office boxes is 547. what are the numbers?

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Question 284784: the sum of the numbers on two consecutive post office boxes is 547. what are the numbers?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = first number
Let x + 1 = second number
Here is your equation:
x + x + 1 = 547
Can you do it now?