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

Question

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

Answer 1

x + x + 1 = 73
2x = 72
x = 36

36 + 37 = 72

Answer 2

Ok thanks
Why plus one added?

Answer 3

Also where did you get the number 37?

Answer 4

Two consecutive numbers is a number plus another number that is one more than the original number.

Example: 36 + 1 = 37

Answer 5

Ohhhhhh now I get it
thanks.

Answer 6

:-) You're welcome.