Question

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The sum of two consecutive numbers is 131. What are the two numbers?
A. 64 and 65
B. 64 and 67
C. 65 and 66
D. 130 and 131


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Answer 1

C. 65 and 66

Explanation:

Let x be first number

Then x + 1 be next number

x + (x + 1) = 131

2x + 1 = 131

2x = 130

x = 65

x + 1 = 66

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

Consecutive numbers are directly next to each other on the number line, so B is already out of the question. Add each pair together to see which one is 131.