Because the coefficient of x^2 is -1, we know that a will be -1. Knowing that the coefficient of x is -4, we can calculate that p=2. Thus, we have -1(x+2)^2+q is our equation. This is equal to -x^2-4x-4+q. As the constant term must be 2, we can then see that q is 6.
As such, we have -1(x+2)^2+6=0 as our factorization.
To solve this equation, we can use the quadratic formula. Plugging in values, we have:

which is equal to: (when the fraction is simplified)
2r + 2r + 5 + r + 4r - 3 = 38
9r + 5 - 3 = 38
9r + 2 = 38
9r = 38 - 2
9r = 36
9r/9 = 36/9
r = 4cm
Done!
So the first integer is 61.
Then the others must be 62, 63, and 64. To check, you can add them all together. 61+62+63+64=250.
1/2*3*4=6
Explanation:
The height is 3 cm and the base is 4cm.
I believe 5 is there to trick you. The bottom Is always the base and the straight line going vertically is always the height.
1/2*3*4=6