SOLUTION: The sum of 4 consecutive integers is -334. Find the integers

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Question 655604: The sum of 4 consecutive integers is -334. Find the integers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

4 consecutive integers:

 highlight%28x%29   -85

highlight%28x%2B1%29  -84

highlight%28x%2B2%29  -83

highlight%28x%2B3%29  -82

Question states*** their sum is -334

 x + x+1  + x+2  + x+3 = -334

        4x + 6 = -334

            4x = -340

             x = -85