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Twice the sum of consecutive numbers n and n+1 is 510. What is the smaller number and the larger number?

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the correct answer is the smaller number is:127 and the bigger number is:128

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Answer:

n is smaller, n + 1 is larger

Explanation:

First, make the equation.

2(n + n+1) = 510

Then, simplify.

2(2n + 1) = 510

Distribute.

4n + 2 = 510

Solve.

n = 127

The smaller number is n (127) and the larger number is n + 1 (128).

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