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Question 1073012: The sum of four consecutive whole numbers is 70 let the first number be x write an equation and solve it to find the four numbers
Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of four consecutive whole numbers is 70 let the first number be x write an equation and solve it to find the four numbers.
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x is the first number, so x+1 is the 2nd, x+2 is the 3rd, and x+3 is the 4th
x+(x+1)+(x+2)+(x+3) = 70
Combining like-terms:
4x + 6 = 70
Subtact 6 from each side:
4x = 70 - 6 = 64
Divide both sides by 4:
x = 64/4 = 16
x = 16 so the four numbers are
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Ans: 16, 17, 18, and 19
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Check: 16+17+18+19 = (16+19)+(17+18) = 35 + 35 = 70 (ok)
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