SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive checkbook check numbers is 357. What is the numbers? Can you please help me figure this problem out?

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Question 219626: The sum of two consecutive checkbook check numbers is 357. What is the numbers? Can you please help me figure this problem out?
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two consecutive checkbook check numbers is 357. What is the numbers? Can you please help me figure this problem out?
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The numbers are consecutive.
1st: x
2nd: x+1
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Sum of the numbers:
x + x+1 = 357
2x = 356
x = 178
x+1 = 179
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by TrackStar18(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+x+1=357
2x=356
x=356/2
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x=178
x+1=179