Concept explainers
Find the greatest of the four numbers.
Answer to Problem 7CR
The greatest of 4 consecutive numbers is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The sum of four consecutive numbers is − 34. What is the greatest of the four numbers?
4 options are:
Concept Used:
The difference between two consecutive numbers is 1.
Let the least number be x . The other three numbers are:
Given condition: their sum is − 34.
Sum of the 4 consecutive numbers are:
Equation:
Calculation:
Equation:
The other 3 consecutive numbers are:
The greatest of 4 consecutive numbers is
Thus, the greatest of 4 consecutive numbers is
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