Question

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 56. Find the numbers.
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Answer 1

Answer:

the two numbers are 27 and 29

Answer 2

$let \: the \: first \: odd \: no. \: be \: (x) \\ so. \:next \: odd \: no. \: is \: (x + 2) \\ ATQ \\ x + (x + 2) = 56 \\ 2x + 2 = 56 \\ 2x = 54 \\ x = 27$

$</p><p>So, first \: odd \: no. \: is \: \: 27 \\ </p><p>Next \: odd \: no. \: is \: \: 29</p><p>$