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Asked by Jasmin

the sum of two consecutive whole number is 4. Give the least value of the smaller number
9 years ago

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Answered by Reiny
n + n+1 = 4
2n = 3
n = 1/5 , but n is to be a whole number, so no solution to your problem

e.g.
1+2 = 3
2+3 = 5
nothing equals 4

(the sum of two consecutive whole numbers is always odd, think about it)
9 years ago

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