SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive natural numbers is 555. Find the numbers.

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Question 1049929: The sum of two consecutive natural numbers is 555. Find the numbers.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, MathLover1:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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555/2 = 277.5, the center
---> 277 & 278
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Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x} represent the first number and %28x%2B1%29 be the next.
given: The sum of two consecutive natural numbers is 555.

x%2B%28x%2B1%29=555
2x%2B1=555
2x=555-1
2x=554
x=554%2F2
x=277->the first number
%28x%2B1%29->277%2B1->278->the next number