Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 95. What are the two numbers?

Answer 1

`\huge{\boxed{47}}\ \ \huge{\boxed{48}}`

First, represent the situation with numbers and variables. The first number will be
`x` and the second number will be
`x+1`.
`x+x+1=95`

Combine like terms.
`2x+1=95`

Subtract 1 on both sides.
`2x=94`

Divide both sides by 2.
`x=\boxed{47}`

Find the second number.
`x+1\ =\ 47+1\ =\ \boxed{48}`