Find (2) consecutive numbers whose sum is 25.

[Lorettaxxx]

Find (2) consecutive numbers whose sum is 25.


How would I solve that??
my teacher says I have to use a let statement.

 

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Find (2) consecutive numbers whose sum is 25.


How would I solve that??
my teacher says I have to use a let statement.

Let the first number = x

Then what is the next (consecutive) number? - x+1

Now you know, you need to find

consecutive numbers whose sum is 25

then

x + x+1 = 25

Now solve for x from above.

 

[TchrWill]

Find (2) consecutive numbers whose sum is 25.
How would I solve that??
my teacher says I have to use a let statement.

Alternatively:
25/2 = 12.5 making the 2 numbers 12 and 13.