The sum of two consecutive numbers is 69. Find the numbers

Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 69. Find the numbers

 

Answer 1

Consecutive numbers can be represented as X and (X+1)

 

If we add these 2 numbers we get 3 2X + 1

 

Take 2X + 1 and set equal to 69

 

2X + 1 = 69

 

2X = 68

 

X = 34

 

X + 1 would be 35