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Question 344704: the sum of four consecutive integers is 238. find the integers
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of four consecutive integers is 238. find the integers
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1st: x-2
2nd: x-1
3rd: x
4th: x+1
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Sum = 4x-2 = 238
4x = 240
x = 60
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1st: x-2 = 58
2nd: x-1 = 59
3rd; x = 60
4th: x+1 = 61
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of four consecutive integers is 238. find the integers
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238/4 = 59.5, the center
--> 58,59,60,61