The sum of 4 consectutive odd number is 56. Find the greatest of the 4 numbers.
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LET THE SMALLEST ODD NUMBER BE x.
Therefore ;
According to the conditions given ;
( x ) + (x + 2 ) + (x + 4 ) + (x + 6 ) = 56
x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 56
4x + 12 = 56
4x = 44
x = 11
Therefore ;
Greatest Of The Four Numbers is ( x + 4 )
therefore ;
11+ 4 = 15
=》 15
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Step-by-step explanation:
let the numbers be x,x +2 ,x+4 ,x+6
add them 4x+12=56 ie sum of 4 consecutive numbers is 56 given
4x=56-12 =>4x=44=>x=11
therefore numbers are 11,13,15,17
and greatest number is 17.
aplly value of x in x,x+2,x+4,x+6
you will get 11,13,15,17.
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