Question 1075979
If N is the first of six consecutive odd numbers and 42 is the average of these numbers, find N.
Let N = 2x-5
2nd:: 2x-3
3rd:: 2x-1
4th:: 2x+1
5th:: 2x+3
6th:: 2x+5
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Average = 12x/6 = 2x = 42
x = 21
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Ans: N = 2x-5 = 42-5 = 37
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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