SOLUTION: the sum of the second and fourth of four consecutive integers is 120. find the four consecutive integers.

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Question 320416: the sum of the second and fourth of four consecutive integers is 120. find the four consecutive integers.
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the sum of the second and fourth of four consecutive integers is 120.
find the four consecutive integers.
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The 4 consecutive integers: x, x+1, x+2, x+3
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(x+1) + (x+3) = 120
2x + 4 = 120
2x = 120 - 4
2x = 116
x = 116%2F2
x = 58
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58, 59 + 60 + 61 are the integers
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Check solution: 59 + 61 = 120