Question

The sum of 4 consecutive odd numbers is 296. Write an equation and solve it to find the second highest number.

Answer 1

brute force way:

n + n+2 + n+4 + n+6 = 296

using progressions:

4/2 (2n+3*2) = 296

In either case solve for n, and the next number is n+2

Answer 2

45