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2 years ago

Two consecutive whole numbers total 17. Find the larger.

Mathematics

1 answer:

kolbaska11 [484]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Consecutive means in a row

x = 1st number

x+1 = 2nd number

x+x+1 = 17

Combine like terms

2x+1 = 17

Subtract 1 from each side

2x+1-1=17-1

2x = 16

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 =16/2

x=8

x+1 = 9

The larger number is 9

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