Question

the sum of four consecutive odd numbers is 24.Find the smallest number.

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

The numbers are x, x+2, x+4, x+6

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let four consecutive odd numbers are

(x+1),(x+3),(x+5),(x+7)

given sum of them is 24

x+1+x+3+x+5+x+7 =24

4x+16=24

4x=8

x=8/4

x=2

then x+1=2+1=3

therefore smallest number is 3