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Question 568289: Sum of 4 consecutive ODD numbers is 224. Find the numbers__, _ _ _
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sum of 4 consecutive ODD numbers is 224. Find the numbers__, _ _ _
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1st: 2x-3
2nd: 2x-1
3rd: 2x+1
4th: 2x+3
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Equation:
sum = 224
8x = 224
x = 28
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1st: 2x-3 = 53
2nd: 55
3rd: 57
4th: 59
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Cheers,
Stan H.