Question

The sum of two consecutive numbers is 56. Find them.​

Answer 1

Let the numbers be x and x+2.

x+x+2=56

2x=56-2

2x=54

x=27

x+2=27+2=29

The numbers are 27 and 29.

Answer 2

Given :-

• Sum of two consecutive integers = 56

To Find :-

• The first number.
• The second number.

Solution :-

Consider the two integers as x and x+1 respectively.

Making an equation,

⟶ x + x + 1 = 56

⟶ 2x + 1 = 56

⟶ 2x = 56 - 1

⟶ 2x = 55

⟶ x = 27.5

Therefore,

• First number = 27.5
• Second number = x + 1 = 27.5 + 1 = 28.5

Therefore, the two consecutive numbers are 27.5 and 28.5 respectively.

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Let's verify -

The sum of the two consecutive numbers = 56

The two consecutive no.s = 27.5, 28.5

Their sum -

⟶ 27.5 + 28.5

⟶ 56

Hence, verified.