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Applications of Pair of Equations

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If the sum of two consecutive numbers is 71 and the smaller number is x, find the other number.

A

(x +1)

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B

2x

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C

(x-1)

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D

None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A
(x +1)

x + (x+2) = 71

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