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  • 23-02-2015
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The sum of two consecutive positive integers is 71 find the two positive integers

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  • 23-02-2015
Let the first number be x. The next number will be x+1 since the two numbers are consecutive.

So, the equation is x + x+1 = 71

2x+1 = 71

2x = 70

x = 35

So, the first number is 35.

To find the next number, add 1 to 35.

So, the answers are 35 and 36.
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