Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 73? What are the numbers?

I. Don't. Get. This. Help. Please.

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Ms. Sue
x + x + 1 = 73
2x = 72
x = 36

36 + 37 = 72
What?
Ok thanks
Why plus one added?
What?
Also where did you get the number 37?
Ms. Sue
Two consecutive numbers is a number plus another number that is one more than the original number.

Example: 36 + 1 = 37

What?
Ohhhhhh now I get it
thanks.
Ms. Sue
:-) You're welcome.

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