SOLUTION: The sum of four consecutive odd integers is -72 . Write an equation to model this situation, and find the values of the four integers.

Question 458824: The sum of four consecutive odd integers is -72 . Write an equation to model this situation, and find the values of the four integers.

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of four consecutive odd integers is -72 . Write an equation to model this situation, and find the values of the four integers.
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1st: 2x-3
2nd: 2x-1
3rd: 2x+1
4th: 2x+3
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Equation:
sum = -72
8x = -72
x = -9
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1st: 2x-3 = -21
2nd: -19
3rd: -17
4th: -15
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Check:
sum = -72
-21-19-17-15 = -72
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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