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Question 613798: the sum of 4 consecutive integers is -74. what are the integers?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of 4 consecutive integers is -74. what are the integers?
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1st: x-2
2nd: x-1
3rd: x
4th: x+1
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Equation:
sum = -74
4x-2 = -74
4x = -72
x = -18
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1st: x-2 = -20
2nd: -19
3rd: -18
4th: -17
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Cheers,
Stan H.