Question

the sum of two consecutive numbers is 56 . find the numbers.

Answer 1

let no.s be x, x+1
A.T.Q
x+x+1=56
2x+1=56
2x=56-1
2x=55
x=55/2
x=27.5
No.s are
x=27.5
x+1=28.5

Answer 2

x+x+2=56
2x=56-2=54
x=54/=27

therefore one consecutive number is 27
other consecutive number= x+2=27+2=29