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Question 332524: the sum of 5 consecutive numbers equals 230. what is the smallest number
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the sum of 5 consecutive numbers equals 230. what is the smallest number
.
Let x = smallest number
then
the next five numbers are:
x+1
x+2
x+3
x+4
.
Since the sum is 230:
x+(x+1)+(x+2)+(x+3)+(x+4) = 230
5x+10 = 230
5x = 220
x = 44