SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive numbers is 25. What is the largest of the consecutive numbers?

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Question 920459: The sum of two consecutive numbers is 25. What is the largest of the consecutive numbers?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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consecutive numbers: x, (x+1)

x + (x+1) = 25
2x = 24
x = 12

larger number = x+1 = 13