Question

If n is the larger of two consecutive numbers, write an expression for the other number. Examples of consecutive numbers: 2, 3, 44, 45, 43

Answer 1

Answer:

The expression for the other number is (n-1)

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The difference between two consecutive number is equal to 1

Let

x ----> the smaller of two consecutive number

n ----> the larger of two consecutive numbers

we have that

$n-x=1$

Solve for x

$x=n-1$

therefore

The expression for the other number is (n-1)