Question

The sum of fourconsecutive odd integers is-72

Answer 1

n + (n+2) + (n+4) + (n+6) = -72
WARNING: you must simplify the above expression. ;-)

If we call the first odd number n, then add 2 to get the next odd number, add 4 to get the next odd number, then add 6 to get the next odd number.