Question

Four consecutive even integers sum to -36.what is the greatest of the 4 integers

Answer 1

-7.5

Explanation:

x+x+1+x+2+x+3=-36

4x+6=-36

4x=-36-6=-42

x=-10.5

x+1=-9.5

x+2=-8.5

x+3=-7.5

The greatest number is -7.5