Question

The sum of 4 consecutive integers is -326. Find the largest integer

Answer 1

`x + (x+1) + (x+2) + (x+3) = -326\\`

`4x + 6 = -326`

`4x = - 326-6`

`4x = -332`

`x = -332/4 \implies x = - 83`

the integers are:

`-83 < -82 < -81 < -80`

the largest integer is: -80