document.write( "Question 309579: What is the greatest of 5 consecutive integers if the sum of these integers equals 185? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #221412 by alicealc(293)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1st integer = k \n" ); document.write( "2nd integer = k + 1 \n" ); document.write( "3rd integer = k + 2 \n" ); document.write( "4th integer = k + 3 \n" ); document.write( "5th integer = k + 4\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "k + k+1 + k+2 + k+3 + k+4 = 185 \n" ); document.write( "5k + 10 = 185 \n" ); document.write( "5k = 185 - 10 \n" ); document.write( "5k = 175 \n" ); document.write( "k = 175/5 \n" ); document.write( "k = 35\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "so, the greatest integer is k + 4 = 35 + 4 = 39 \n" ); document.write( " |