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16 July, 02:40

Two consecutive whole numbers total 17. Find the larger.

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  1. 16 July, 02:58
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    9

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Consecutive means in a row

    x = 1st number

    x+1 = 2nd number

    x+x+1 = 17

    Combine like terms

    2x+1 = 17

    Subtract 1 from each side

    2x+1-1=17-1

    2x = 16

    Divide each side by 2

    2x/2 = 16/2

    x=8

    x+1 = 9

    The larger number is 9
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