SOLUTION: write an equation for: 4 consecutive numbers, the sum of the first 3 numbers is equal to 54 more than the 4th number

SOLUTION: write an equation for: 4 consecutive numbers, the sum of the first 3 numbers is equal to 54 more than the 4th number

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Question 122229: write an equation for: 4 consecutive numbers, the sum of the first 3 numbers is equal to 54 more than the 4th number
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be the first number. The next consecutive numbers are (x+1), (x+2), etc. Based on that, you can write the equation as follows:

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