Question

2. The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 56. Find the numbers.
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Answer 1

consecutive odd numbers are 27 and 29

Explanation:

let 1st odd number =x

2nd odd number=x+2

according to question

x+x+2=56

2x+2=56

2x=56-2

2x=54

x=54÷2

x=27

1st odd number is 27

2nd odd number is x+2

27+2

29