Question

If n represents an odd interge, write expressions in terms of n that represents the next three consecutive odd integers. If the four consecutive odd integers have a sum of 56, find the numbers.

Answer 1

next three are n+2, n+4, and n+6

four consecutive odd have sum 56

n + n+2 + n+4 + n+6 = 56

4n + 12 = 56

4n = 44

n = 11

the numbers are 11, 13, 15, and 17