SOLUTION: the sum of the four Consecutive odd numbers is 120. what are the numbers?

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Question 698495: the sum of the four Consecutive odd numbers is 120. what are the numbers?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of the four Consecutive odd numbers is 120. what are the numbers?
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1st: 2x-3
2nd: 2x-1
3rd: 2x+1
4th: 2x+3
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Equation:
Sum = 120
8x = 120
x = 15
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1st: 2x-3 = 27
2nd: 2x-1 = 29
3rd: 31
4th: 33
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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