Let the first number be x. The next number will be x+1 since the two numbers are consecutive.
So, the equation is x + x+1 = 71
2x+1 = 71
2x = 70
x = 35
So, the first number is 35.
To find the next number, add 1 to 35.
So, the answers are 35 and 36.
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Answer: a = 5</h3>
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Work Shown:
Plug in (x,y) = (3,0)
ax - 8y = 15
a(3) - 8y = 15 .... replace x with 3
3a - 8(0) = 15 ... replace y with 0
3a - 0 = 15
3a = 15
a = 15/3
a = 5
The equation updates to 3x - 8y = 15.
