Question 991038


Let x + (x + 1) = 75


Add the equation to get: 2x + 1 = 75


2x = 75 - 1 --> 2x = 74


2x/2 = 74/2


x = 37


Two consecutive numbers are 37, 38.


Verify:

x + (x + 1) = 75  --> 37 + (37 + 1) = 75


37 + 38 = 75


75 = 75