Concept explainers
(a)
Use mathematical notation to write the five integers when ‘ n’ is the least integer
(a)
Answer to Problem 59PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Condition:The sum of five consecutive integers is − 10.
If ‘ n’ is the least integer, use mathematical notation to write the five integers.
Concept Used:
Consecutive integers are differ by 1.
If ‘ n’ is the least integer, the other four consecutive integers are:
Calculation:
The five consecutive integers are:
Thus, the five consecutive integers are
(b)
Write and solve an equation to find the value of n
(b)
Answer to Problem 59PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Condition:The sum of five consecutive integers is − 10.
Concept Used:
Consecutive integers are differ by 1
The five consecutive integers are:
The sum of five consecutive integers is − 10.
Calculation:
Equation:
Solve:
Value of n is
Thus, the value of n is
(c)
Find the greatest of the five integers.
(c)
Answer to Problem 59PFA
The greatest is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Condition:The sum of five consecutive integers is − 10.
Concept Used:
Consecutive integers are differ by 1
Calculation:
Value of n is
The greatest one is
Thus, the greatest is
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