The mean of six consecutive odd integers is 22. What is the smallest of these numbers?

(No numbers were given with the problem)

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Natalie Krause

16 December, 03:31

The mean of six consecutive odd integers is 22. What is the smallest of these numbers?

(No numbers were given with the problem)

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Tate Carey · Answer 1

(x + (x+2) + (x+4) + (x+6) + (x+8) + (x+10)) / 6 = 22

First let's combine like terms.

(6x+30) / 6 = 22

Evaluate the division on the left side.

x+5=22

Subtract 5 from both sides

x=17

Final answer: 17

The mean of six consecutive odd integers is 22. What is the smallest of these numbers?(No numbers were given with the problem)

The mean of six consecutive odd integers is 22. What is the smallest of these numbers?

(No numbers were given with the problem)