Let the first number be x
Note that consecutive means right after
(x) + (x + 1) = 35
Simplify
2x + 1 = 35
Isolate the x. Note the equal sign. What you do to one side, you do to the other. Do the opposite of PEMDAS.
2x + 1 (-1) = 35 (-1)
2x = 35 - 1
2x = 34
2x/2 = 34/2
x = 34/2
x = 17
Plug in x back into the equations
17, 18 is your answer
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