SOLUTION: The sum of four consecutive whole numbers are 170. Find the largest number

Question 830278: The sum of four consecutive whole numbers are 170. Find the largest number
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The sum of four consecutive whole numbers are 170. Find the largest number

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x + (x+1) + (x+2) + (x+3) = 170

x + x+1 + x+2 + x+3 = 170

4x + 6 = 170

4x = 170-6

4x = 164

x = 164/4

x = 41

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x = 41

x+1 = 41+1 = 42

x+2 = 41+2 = 43

x+3 = 41+3 = 44

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The four numbers are 41,42,43,44. The largest is 44
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