Question

the sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 56. find the number?

Answer 1

let the no be x and other be x+2
A.T.Q
x+x+2=56
2x =56-2
2x= 54
x=54/2
×=27
therefore other no is 29
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Answer 2

let the 2 consecutive numbers be (X+1) & (X+3)

(X+1) + (X+3) =56
2x+ 4= 56
2x= 56-4
2x= 52
X= 52/2
X= 26
First no.=( X+1 )= 26+1 =27
Second no.=(X+3)= 26+ 3 = 29