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The sum of two consecutive numbers is n+1. What are the numbers?

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Let, consecutive number is (n-1) & n
Then: n-1+n = n+1
2n-1 = n+1
2n-n = 1+1
n = 2
& (n-1) = 2-1 = 1

So, numbers are 1 & 2
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