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24 May, 17:28

He sum of two consecutive whole numbers is 57. What are the two numbers? (hunt: let n represent the first number. Then n+1 is the next consecutive whole number.)

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  1. 24 May, 20:41
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    N + (n+1) = 57

    Combine like terms

    2n+1=57

    Subtract 1 from both sides

    2n=56

    Divide both sides by 2

    n=28

    Final answer: 28, 29
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