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
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Question 978637: 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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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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n + n+2 + n+4 + n+6 = -72
4n + 12 = -72
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or
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-72/4 = -18, the center
There are 2 below and 2 above it.
--> -15, -17, -19, -21
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