SOLUTION: Four consecutive numbers have a sum of 194. Create an equation and use the equation to solve for the numbers.(47, 48, 49, 50)

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Question 855012: Four consecutive numbers have a sum of 194. Create an equation and use the equation to solve for the numbers.(47, 48, 49, 50)
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Alan3354:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+1+x+2+x+3=194
4x+6=194
4x=188
x=47
x+1=48
x+2=49
x+3=50

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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194/4 = 48.5, center
--> 47, 48, 49, 50
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