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The sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 135 what is the second number in this sequence

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Answer:

25

Explanation:

User Jarek C
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Explanation:

x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) + (x + 6) + (x + 8) = 135

5·x + 20 = 135

5·x = 115

x = 23

So the sequence is

23, 25, 27, 29, 31

The second number is 25.

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