Answer:
The smaller number is 127
Explanation:
Lets write the given problem in equation form
sum of consecutive numbers n and n + 1 = n + n + 1 = 2n + 1
now we find twice of the sum of consecutive numbers n and n + 1
2*(2n + 1) = 4n + 2
given that
twice the sum of consecutive numbers n and n + 1 is 510
thus,
4n + 2 = 510
=> 4n = 510 -2 = 508
=> n = 508/4 = 127
Thus, the numbers are n = 127
n+1 = 127 + 1 = 128
the smaller number is 127