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

2n + 1 = 157

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Answer:

n=78

Explanation:

Step - b * y - s step explanations

2n + 1 = 157

2n = 157 - 1

2n = 156

n = 156/2

n = 78

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