SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 27. Find the numbers.

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Question 757959: The sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 27. Find the numbers.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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First number = x
Second number = x + 1
x + (x + 1) = 27
2x + 1 = 27
2x = 27 - 1
2x = 26
x = 13
First number = 13
Second number = 14
Total = 27
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