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I don't believe this is possible. The formula for an odd number is (2n+1) where n is any integer. So, for seven odd numbers added together... {a,b,c,d,e,f,g are the integers)

(2a +1) + (2b +1) + ... + (2g+1) = 2(a+b+c+d+e+f+g) + 7 = 2(h) + 7 h is an integer

2h + 7 must be an odd number, thus it can't equal 40

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It is mathematically impossible for 7 odd numbers to sum up to 40. This is because the sum of any odd number of odd numbers will always result in an odd number, due to the nature of odd numbers. Therefore, the statement "7 odd numbers equal 40" is incorrect and cannot be true in a mathematical context.

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5mo ago
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Well, isn't that a happy little mystery we have here! Let's take a moment to appreciate the uniqueness of odd numbers - they always have a special charm. To solve this puzzle, remember that odd numbers are always separated by 2. So, if you start with the first odd number and keep adding 2, you'll soon find the answer to this delightful riddle.

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