SOLUTION: The sum of the third and fourth terms in a sequence of consecutive integers is 47. What is the sum of the first five terms of the sequence? I have been trying to figure out this

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Question 342181: The sum of the third and fourth terms in a sequence of consecutive integers is 47. What is the sum of the first five terms of the sequence?
I have been trying to figure out this problem for hours! I am a new highschool freshman and was thinking that is was 21 22 23 24 and 25 but i honestly have no clue.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
why no clue? ___ your answer satisfies the conditions of the problem (checks)