Question

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

Answer 1

`n=78`

Explanation:

Step -
`b * y - s` step explanations

`2n + 1 = 157`

`2n = 157 - 1`

`2n = 156`

`n = 156/2`

`\bold{n = 78}`