Question

Four consecutive odd integers add to 48. Find the smaller number

Answer 1

Smaller number = 9

Explanation:

Forming the equation,

→ x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) + (x + 6) = 48

→ 4x + 12 = 48

Now the value of x will be,

→ 4x + 12 = 48

→ 4x = 48 - 12

→ x = 36/4

→ [ x = 9 ]

Then smaller number is,

→ x = 9

Hence, the number is 9.