SOLUTION: The sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 435. What is the third number in this sequence?

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Question 968713: The sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 435.
What is the third number in this sequence?
Answer by amarjeeth123(570) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the consecutive odd numbers be (x-4),(x-2),x,(x+2) and (x+4).
The sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 435.
(x-4)+(x-2)+x+(x+2)+(x+4)=435
5x=435
x=87
The third number in the sequence is 87.