Question 110055
find four consecutive odd integers whose sum is 196
--------
1st odd: 2x+1
2nd odd: 2x+3
3rd odd: 2x+5
4th odd: 2x+7
---------------
Add to get: 8x+16 = 196
8x = 180
x = 22.5
-------------
1st odd: 46
2nd......48
3rd......50
4th......52
----------
Add to get: 196
===================
Conclusion:
There are no 4 consecutive odd integers whose sum is 196.
====================
Cheers,
Stan H.