Question

The sum of consecutive numbers is 95. Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

47 and 48

Explanation:

Consecutive numbers: x and x+1

x + (x + 1) = 95

2x + 1 = 95

2x = 94

x = 47

Answer 2

The two numbers are 47 and 48

Explanation:

Let x = 1st number

consecutive means in a row so x+1 is the next consecutive number

Add them together

x+x+1 = 95

Combine like terms

2x+1 = 95

Subtract 1 from each side

2x+1-1 =95-1

2x = 94

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 94/2

x =47

x+1 = 48

The two numbers are 47 and 48