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The sum of 4 consecutive odd integers is 72

Solution

The sum of 4 consecutive odd integers is 72

Solution

The numbers : 15, 17, 19, 21

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

Consecutive number 3 : x + 6

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 72

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 72 : x = 15

x + 2 = 15 + 2 = 17

x + 4 = 15 + 4 = 19

x + 6 = 15 + 6 = 21

The numbers : 15, 17, 19, 21

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