Question

The sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 37. Find the numbers.

If x represents the smaller integer, then the larger integer is

x+1
x+2
or
2x+1

Answer 1

x+1 is the answer for this question

Answer 2

Answer: First option is correct.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Let the first number be 'x'.

Let the consecutive number be 'x+1'

According to question, we get that

x+x+1 = 37

2x + 1 = 37

2x = 37 - 1

2x = 36

x = 36 ÷ 2

x = 18

And another number be x + 1 = 18 + 1 = 19.

Hence, first option is correct.