Question

the sum of 4 consecutive odd numbers is 56
Find the greatest of the 4 numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

17

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first number be x

X+X+2+X+4+X+6=56

4X+12=56

56-12=4X

44=4X

4x=44

x=44/4

x=11

x+2=13

x+4=15

x+6=17

So 17 is the greatest of the 4 numbers