To represent consecutive numbers algebraically, let’s assume that one of the numbers is x. Then the next consecutive numbers would be x+1, x+2 and x+3. If the question asks for consecutive even numbers, you need to make sure the first number chosen is even.
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Consecutive means that the numbers follow each other. Examples of sums of non-consecutive numbers are 1 + 100 = 101, 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24, and 1 + 3 + 5 = 9.
What is the sum of two consecutive numbers equal to 37?
ANSWER: The two consecutive integers are 18 and 19.