Select the correct answer. The sum of two consecutive numbers is 157. This equation, where n is the first number, represents the situation: 2n + 1 = 157. What is the first number? A. 77 B. 78 C. 79 D.

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Select the correct answer.

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 157. This equation, where n is the first number, represents the situation:

2n + 1 = 157.

What is the first number?

A.
77
B.
78
C.
79
D.
80

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Answer:

B. 78

Explanation:

2n + 1 = 157

2n = 156

n = 78

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