Concept explainers
Find four consecutive integers.
Answer to Problem 29PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The condition: Four consecutive integers with the sum of − 142
Concept Used:
Let the smallest consecutive integer is
Since consecutive integers are 1 away from each other, the next three are
According to the question, their sum is − 142
Calculation:
Sum of 4 consecutive integers is − 142
Equation:
Solve for ‘ x’
The smallest integer is
The other 3 consecutive integers are:
4 consecutive integers are:
Thus, 4 consecutive integers are:
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