find two consecutive odd numbers whose sum is 56
hint
let the consecutive odd numbers be 2x,2(x+1).]
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Given :-
one number = 2x
second no. = 2(x+1)
To find :-
sum of two consecutive no. = 56
Solution :-
2x + 2(x+1) =56
2x + 2x +2 = 56
4x = 56-2
4x = 54
x = 54/4
x = 13.5
so, first odd no. = 2×13.5 = 27
second no. = 2(13.5+1)=2×14.5 =29
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