the difference between the square of two consecutive odd number is 56 find the number
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Let the numbers be x & x+2
According to the question-
(x+2)^2 - x^2=56
(x+2+x)(x+2-x)=56
(2x+2) * 2=56
2x+2=28
2x=26
x=13
x+2=15
the numbers are 13 and 15
The two consecutive odd numbers are "13 and 15".
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the two consecutive odd number = x and (x + 2 )
To find, the numbers = ?
According to the question,
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∴ x + 2 = 13 + 2 = 15
Hence, the two consecutive odd numbers are 13 and 15.