SOLUTION: the total number of medals won by athletes in each of the country A,B,C and D are four consecutive integers whose sum is 86. find the number of medals for each country.

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Question 248176: the total number of medals won by athletes in each of the country A,B,C and D are four consecutive integers whose sum is 86. find the number of medals for each country.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + x + 1 + x + 2 + x + 3 = 86

4x + 6 = 86

4x = 80 ___ x = 20

20, 21, 22, 23