Answer
The two consecutive odd house numbers are $285$ and $287$.
Work Step by Step
$\bf{\text{l. Familiarize yourself with the problem.}}$
If one house number is the odd number $x$,
the next odd number is $x+2$.
We need the sum of $x$ and $(x+2)$ to be $572$.
$\bf{\text{2. Translate to mathematical language. (This often means writing an equation.)}}$
$x+x+2=572$
$\bf{\text{3. Carry out some mathematical manipulation. (This often means solving an equation.)}}$
$ 2x+2=572\qquad$... subtract $2$
$ 2x=570\qquad$... divide with 2
$x=285$.
Then, $x+2=287.$
The two consecutive odd numbers are $285$ and $287$.
$\bf{\text{4. Check your possible answer in the original problem.}}$
Is $572$ the sum of $285$ and $287 $?
Yes.
$\bf{\text{5. State the answer clearly, using a complete sentence.}}$
The two consecutive odd house numbers are $285$ and $287$.
