document.write( "Question 991624: The sum of four consecutive integers is -42. Find the absolute value of the largest integer. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #805283 by CubeyThePenguin(3113)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 4 consecutive integers: x, (x+1), (x+2), (x+3)\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x + (x+1) + (x+2) + (x+3) = -42 \n" ); document.write( "4x + 6 = -42 \n" ); document.write( "4x = -48 \n" ); document.write( "x = -8\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "absolute value of largest integer = |x + 3| = |-8 + 3| = 5 \n" ); document.write( " |