SOLUTION: When the sum of two consecutive odd numbers in increased by 15, the answer is 59. What are the two odd consecutive numbers?

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Question 808787: When the sum of two consecutive odd numbers in increased by 15, the answer is 59. What are the two odd consecutive numbers?
Answer by jcandy2011(2)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The two odd consecutive numbers are 21 & 23
(X+Y) + 15 = 59
(X+Y) = 59-15
(X+Y) = 44
If the numbers have to be two consecutive odd numbers, they have to 21 & 23 only.

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