Question

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 56.Find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

27+29=56

Step-by-step explanation:

x the first number

x + 2 the second number (since both numbers are odd and consecutive, the difference between them is 2

x + x + 2 = 56

2x = 54

x = 27

amswer: the first number is 27, and the second is 29

lets check the answer: 27 + 29 = 56

Answer 2

Answer:

Number are 27,29

Step-by-step explanation:

Let first odd number be X

Second odd number be X+2

Then

X+X+2=56

2X+2=56

2X=56-2

2X=54

X=54/2

X=27

Second number =x+2

27+2=29