Question

the sum of 4 consecutive odd number is 56. find the greatest of the 4 number

Answer 1

x + x+2 + x+4 + x+6 = 54

4x + 12 = 56

4x = 56-12

4x = 44 divide both sides by 4 to get 'x'

x = 11

x+2=13

x+4=15

x+6=17

the greatest of all these number is 17