Question

the numbers on two consecutively numbered gym lockers have the sum of 131. what are the locker numbers?
Ms. Sue
131 / 2 = ?
david
its 65.5
Ms. Sue
Yes. So what two whole numbers add up to 131?

david
65 and 67?
Ms. Sue
Those aren't consecutive.

What is 65 + 67?
david
oh 65 and 66.
Ms. Sue
Right!