Question

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 56. Find these multiples.

Answer 1

Answer:

let the first number be X

so the other number becomes X +2

ATQ

X + X +2= 56

2X +2 = 56

2x= 54

X = 27

so the other number is X + 2 = (27+2) = 29

Answer 2

Answer:

the two consecutive odd numbers = 1 and 3

let the numbers be x :-

1x+3x =56

4x=56

x=56/4 (56÷4)

x=14

so,

1x=1×x = 14

3x=3×x =42

cross check :-

14+42= 56