document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=635881>Question 635881</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The sum of 5 consecutive numbers is -70. I need to find the largest number. An explanation would be greatly appreciated!  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "1st: x-2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2nd: x-1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3rd: x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4th: x+1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5th: x+2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Equation:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "sum = -70<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5x = -70<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = -14<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Largest = x+2 = -12<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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