Question

The sum of four consecutive integers os -18. what is the greatest of these integers?

Answer 1

-3

Explanation:

-3+(-4)+(-5)+(-6)=-3-4-5-6=-18

-3 is the greatest because the smaller the number behind the negative sign, the larger the number that's larger than that but behind a negative sign is smaller. e.g. -4 is less than -3

Answer 2

Hello! The sum of four consecutive integers that equal -18 are -6, -5, -4, And -3. -3 is the greatest out of all of the integers and -6 is least out of all the integers. The further right on the number line, the greater it is. The further left on the number line, the lower it is.