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The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 56. find the numbers

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Answer: 27, 29

Explanation:

Let's say that the 2 numbers are x and x+2

That means that: x+x+2=56

Simplify: 2x+2=56

Solve: 2x=54

x=27

27,29 are the 2 numbers

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