SOLUTION: What is the sum of six consecutive odd integers that have a sum of 312

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Question 1164314: What is the sum of six consecutive odd integers that have a sum of 312
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Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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the integers are x, x+2, x+4, x+6, x+8, and x+10
They add to 6x+30=312
6x=282
x=47
the integers are 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, and 57

Answer by ikleyn(52851) About Me  (Show Source):
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Notice that 312/6 = 52, and this number 52 is exactly in the center of this sequence 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57.


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