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If the sum of two consecutive numbers is 85, find the numbers.
40,41
44,45
41,44
42,43

User Boris Feld
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Answer:

42,43

Explanation:

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User Bokkie
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Answer:

Hello,

Let s take n a number

the consecutive one is n+1

So n + n+ 1 = 2n+1=85

<=> 2n=84 <=> n = 42

So, the solution is 42, 43

thanks