Question

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 56. Find the numbers. Write your answer as two numbers separated by a comma

Answer 1

27,29

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be represented by x and y. We know they are consecutive odd numbers so we can write one of them, lets use y, as y = x+2

x+y=56

x+(x+2)=56

2x=54

∴x=27

y=x+2

y=27+2

y=29

∴ANSWER: (27,29)