SOLUTION: The sum of 5 consecutive numbers is negative seventy. which is the least of these 5 numbers? Explain

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Question 804382: The sum of 5 consecutive numbers is negative seventy. which is the least of these 5 numbers? Explain
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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consecutive numbers: x, (x+1), (x+2), (x+3), (x+4)

x + (x+1) + (x+2) + (x+3) + (x+4) = -70
5x + 10 = -70
5x = -80
x = -16

least number = x = -16