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Four consecutive odd integers can be represented by n, n + 2, n + 4 , and n + 6. If the sum of 4 consecutive odd integers is 56, what are the integers?

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Answer:

n = 11

Explanation:

2+4+6 = 12

n + n + n + n = 4n

56 - 12 = 44

44 = 4n

Divide both sides by 4:

n = 11

Four integers = 11, 13, 15, and 17

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