Question

The sum of four consecutive integers is 286. Find the four integers

Answer 1

Step 1: Write out the problem.
Step 1: Write out the problem.
Step 1: Write out the problem.
x+(x+1)+(x+2)+(x+3)= 286

Step 2: Take out the parentheses.
x+x+1+x+2+x+3= 286

Step 3: Combine like terms.
4x+6= 286

Step 4: Subtract 6 from both sides.
4x+6 -6= 286 -6

Step 5: Divide 4 on both sides.
4x/4 = 280/4

x=70

Which means the answer is 70, 71, 72, 73

Check Work:
70+71+72+73= 286

So this is correct :)