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3] The sum of two consecutive numbers is 101. Find the numbers.​

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Let the numbers be x and x+1

And the sum will be x +x +1=101

2x=101-1

2x=100

x=100/2

x=50

If x =50, x+1=50+1=51

50+51=101

Therefore the numbers are 50,51
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