Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

2x + 2 = 56. 2x = 56 - 2 = 54. x = 27. x + 2 = 27 +2 = 29.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let First no. be x.

Second No. Be x + 2.

x + x + 2 = 56.

2x + 2 = 56.

2x = 56 - 2 = 54.

x = 54/2

x = 27.

x + 2 = 27 +2 = 29.