SOLUTION: Six consecutive odd numbers add up to 576. I need help finding the smallest number.

Question 635882: Six consecutive odd numbers add up to 576. I need help finding the smallest number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Six consecutive odd numbers add up to 576. I need help finding the smallest number.
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1st: 2x-5
2nd: 2x-3
3rd: 2x-1
4th: 2x+1
5th: 2x+3
6th: 2x+5
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Equation:
sum = 576
12x = 576
x = 48
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smallest = 2x-5 = 96-5 = 91
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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