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

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Answer:

27,29

Step-by-step 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)

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