SOLUTION: i have a math problem" the sum of two consecutive numbers is 11. determine the number." so far i know how to set it up just don't know solve it this is what i have so far: x+1 x+1=

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Question 950209: i have a math problem" the sum of two consecutive numbers is 11. determine the number." so far i know how to set it up just don't know solve it this is what i have so far: x+1 x+1=11
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i have a math problem" the sum of two consecutive numbers is 11. determine the number." so far i know how to set it up just don't know solve it this is what i have so far: x+1 x+1=11
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Two consecutive numbers::
1st:: x
2nd:: x+1
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Equation:
sum = 11
x + x+1 = 11
2x = 10
x = 5
x+1 = 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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