SOLUTION: Sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers to get 50

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Question 978317: Sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers to get 50
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers to get 50
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1st:: 2x-3
2nd:: 2x-1
3rd:: 2x+1
4th:: 2x+3
5th:: 2x+5
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Sum = 50
10x +5 = 50
10x = 45
x = 4.5
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1st: 9-3 = 6
Note:: not an odd number
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Ans: No 5 consecutive odd numbers sum to 50
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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