Question 1073012
The sum of four consecutive whole numbers is 70 let the first number be x write an equation and solve it to find the four numbers.
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x is the first number, so x+1 is the 2nd, x+2 is the 3rd, and x+3 is the 4th

x+(x+1)+(x+2)+(x+3) = 70
Combining like-terms:
4x + 6 = 70
Subtact 6 from each side:
 4x = 70 - 6 = 64
Divide both sides by 4:
  x = 64/4 = 16

x = 16  so the four numbers are
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Ans:  16, 17, 18, and 19
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Check: 16+17+18+19 = (16+19)+(17+18) = 35 + 35 = 70 (ok)
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