the numbers on two consecutively numbered gym lockers bhavna a sum of 147. what are the locker numbers?
Let's assume the first locker number is x.
Since the locker numbers are consecutive, the second locker number will be (x+1).
According to the problem, the sum of the locker numbers is 147, so we can set up the following equation:
x + (x+1) = 147
Simplifying the equation:
2x + 1 = 147
2x = 147 - 1
2x = 146
x = 146 / 2
x = 73
Therefore, the first locker number is 73, and the second locker number is (73+1) which is 74.