Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 25. what is the largest of the consecutive numbers?

Answer 1

First, we can represent the numbers as n and n + 1 = 25

n + n + 1 = 25

Next, we can combine like terms.

2n + 1 = 25

Subtract 2 from both sides.

2n = 24

2n ÷ 2 = n

24 ÷ 2 = 12

If we know that 12 is n, n + 1 would be equal to 12 + 1 so the largest consecutive number is 13.

Answer 2

Assume the larger number is $x$
another number is $x-1$
their sum would be $x+(x-1)$ which equals 25
$x+(x-1)=25$
$2x=26$
$x=13$
ans:13