Consecutive odd numbers are odd numbers that differ by 2 and follow in order such as 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11... and so on. Find the first of seven consecutive odd numbers if the average of the seven numbers is 41. Provide an answer AND explain or show how you got it.
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Problem from: 1985 Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc. Mathcounts 1993-1994 Glenwood Publications Inc., 1997, East Meadow, NY |