Question

The sum of four
consecutive odd number is 8o. Find the number​

Answer 1

The sum of 4 consecutive odd number is 80

Let X be the first of these numbers

Then the next odd number is X+2

The third is X+4The fourth is X+6

All of these add up to 80

(X) + (X+2) + (X+4) + (X+6) = 80

Using the commutative and associative laws, let's transform this equation into

(X + X + X + X) + (2 + 4 + 6) = 804X + 12 = 80

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation gives4X = 68

Divide both sides by 4 gives

X = 17

Going back to the original question:What are the 4 consecutive odd numbers: 17, 19, 21, 23Checking our answer:17 + 19 + 21 + 23 = 80 Correct!