SOLUTION: The sum of four consecutive number is fifty eight,find the numbers?

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Question 1004364: The sum of four consecutive number is fifty eight,find the numbers?



Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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If we call the first one x, then we have
x + (x+1) + (x+2) + (x+3) = 58 and
4x + 6 = 58
4x = 52
x = 13
The numbers are 13,14,15,16.