Question

1. the sum of two consecutive numbers is 73. what are the numbers?

Explanation:

Step1: Define the consecutive numbers

Let the first number be $x$, the second is $x+1$.

Step2: Set up sum equation

$x + (x+1) = 73$

Step3: Simplify and solve for $x$

$2x + 1 = 73$
$2x = 73 - 1$
$2x = 72$
$x = \frac{72}{2} = 36$

Step4: Find the second number

$x+1 = 36 + 1 = 37$

Answer:

The two consecutive numbers are 36 and 37.