function questions

Question

Write a function that could be used to add 4 consecutive odd numbers totalling a specific amount

and then find the four numbers that total 216.

Answer 1

Hello, Jeff,

Let's set four consecutive odd numbers by setting the first number to x, which we must stipulate must be odd. x = odd number. Four consecutive odd numbers would be represented by the series:

x

x+2

x+4

x+6

Their sum is equal to 4x + 12, which I'll set to "y."

4x + 12 = y

Then solve for y = 216

4x + 12 = 216

4x = 204

x = 51

The four consecutive odd numbers are thus 51, 53, 55, and 57, which add to 216.

Bob