Question

The sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 52. what are the two odd numbers

Answer 1

Let assume two consecutive odd numbers 2x+1 and 2x+3
It is given their sum is 52.
So we can write equation as
$2x+1 + 2x+3 = 52$
$4x+4 = 52$

On subtraction 4 on both sides of equation

$4x+4 - 4 = 52-4$
$4x = 48$
$\frac{4x}{4} = \frac{48}{4}$
x = 12
So the numbers are
first number is = $2*12 + 1 = 25$
Second number is = $2*12 + 3 = 27$

So the required numbers are 25 and 27.