SOLUTION: The sum of 4 consecutive odd integers is 336. Find the largest integer.

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Question 217522: The sum of 4 consecutive odd integers is 336. Find the largest integer.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x, x+2, x+4, x+6 be the 4 integers.
x+x+2+x+4+x+6=336
4x=336-2-4-6
4x=336-12
4x=324
x=324/4
x=81 ans. for the smallest integer
81+6=87 ans. for the largest integer.
Proof:
81+83+85+87=336
336=336