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4 July, 01:50

The sum of two consecutive positive integers is 71 find the two positive integers

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  1. 4 July, 02:15
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    Let the first number be x. The next number will be x+1 since the two numbers are consecutive.

    So, the equation is x + x+1 = 71

    2x+1 = 71

    2x = 70

    x = 35

    So, the first number is 35.

    To find the next number, add 1 to 35.

    So, the answers are 35 and 36.
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