SOLUTION: The sum of 4 consecutive odd numbers is 72.Find the 3rd number

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Question 1087963: The sum of 4 consecutive odd numbers is 72.Find the 3rd number
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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n%2B%28n%2B2%29%2B%28n%2B4%29%2B%28n%2B6%29=72

4n%2B12=72

n%2B3=%2836%2A2%29%2F4

n%2B3=%284%2A9%2A2%29%2F4

n=18-3

n=15 

The numbers, 15, 17, highlight%2819%29, 21

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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72/4 = 18, the center
--> 15, 17, 19, 21