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The sum of 2 consecutive numbers is 69. What are the numbers?

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Answer:

34, 35

Explanation:

z - some integer

then the consecutive integer would be:

z+1, (or z-1)

the sum is 69 so:

z + z+1 = 96

2z = 68

z = 34

z+1 = 34 + 1 = 35

(or:

z + z-1 = 69

2z = 70

z = 35

z-1 = 35 - 1 = 34)

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