1) 2 consecutive odd integers whose sum equals 28. find the integers.
2) 4 consecutive odd integers whose sum equals 456. find the integers.
2007-03-20 07:37:58 · 5 answers · asked by aviator 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
1)
x + (x+2) = 28
2x+2=28
2x=26
x=13
13, 15
2)
x + (x+2) + (x+4) + (x+6) = 456
4x+12=456
4x=444
x=111
111, 113, 115, 117
2007-03-20 07:47:29 · answer #1 · answered by Dave B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For #1, take half of the sum (14), and the consecutive odd numbers are on either side of your answer (13 and 15). For #2, take 1/4 of the sum (114), and the consecutive odd numbers are the two on either side of your answer (111, 113, 115, 117).
2007-03-20 14:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
13+15=28
111+113+115+117=456
2007-03-20 14:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by Surveyor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.)13 and 15
2007-03-20 14:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by Holly H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) 13+15
2) lettme think
2007-03-20 14:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by Chad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋