Answer:
- 15, - 17, - 19, - 21
Step-by-step explanation:
let the 4 consecutive odd numbers be
n , n + 2, n + 4, n + 6 ( that is 2 between each odd number ) , then
n + n + 2 + n + 4 + n + 6 = - 72
4n + 12 = - 72 ( subtract 12 from both sides )
4n = - 84 ( divide both sides by 4 )
n = - 21 , then
n + 2 = - 21 + 2 = - 19
n + 4 = - 21 + 4 = - 17
n + 6 = - 21 + 6 = - 15
The 4 numbers are - 15, - 17, - 19, - 21
