SOLUTION: If a - 1 = b + 2 = c - 3 = d + 4, which of the four quantities a,b,c, or d is the largest?

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Question 257616: If a - 1 = b + 2 = c - 3 = d + 4, which of the four quantities a,b,c, or d is the largest?
Found 2 solutions by shahbazn, Alan3354:
Answer by shahbazn(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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c is highest!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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a - 1 = b + 2 = c - 3 = d + 4 = k, some constant
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c = k+3
a = k+1
b = k-2
d = k-4
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c is largest