Question 1172945
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Hi,
The sum of two consecutive numbers is 131
Let x represent the First number
Then:  (x+1)  represent the Second number
Question States:
x + (x+1) = 131
Solve
2x + 1 = 131
2x = 130
x = 65  the First Number,  Second number is 66  {{{65 + 1}}}
Checking our Answer:
65 + 66 = 131 Checks! 
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