SOLUTION: The sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 37. find the numbers.

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Question 78163: The sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 37. find the numbers.
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+(X+1)=37
2X+1=37
2X=37-1
2X=36
X=36/2
X=18 ANSWER FOR THE SMALLER NUMBER &
18+1=19 FOR THE LARGER NUMBER
PROOF
18+19=37
37=37