Question

The sum of four consecutive odd numbers is 80. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

let the consecutive odd numbers be 2x+1,2x+3,2x+5,2x+7
given sum=80
=>8x+16=80
=>8x=64
=>x=8
hence consecutive odd numbers are
2x+1=2(8)+1=17
similarly remaining number are 19,21,23
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hence 17,19,21,23 are ur required numbers...
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Answer 2

Let the numbers be x + 1, x + 3, x + 5 and x + 7


A/q,

x + 1 + x + 3 + x + 5 + x + 7 = 80

4x + 16 = 80

4x = 64

x = $\frac{64}{4}$

x = 16


1st number = x + 1 = 16 + 1 = 17

2nd number = x + 3 = 16 + 3 = 19

3rd number = x + 5 = 16 + 5 = 21

4th number = x + 7 = 16 + 7 = 23