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The least of 5 consecutive integers is l, and the greatest is g. What is the value of I+g/2 in terms of I

The least of 5 consecutive integers is l, and the greatest is g. What is the value-example-1

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The common difference between consecutive integers is 1

Recall that integers are sets of whole numbers. If the least of 5 consecutive integers is l, it means that the 5 consecutive integers are

l, l + 1, l + 2, l + 3, l + 4

If the greatest integer is g, then

g = l + 4

Thus,

(l + g)/2 = (l + l + 4)/2 = (2l + 4)/2

Factorising 2 out, we have

2(l + 2)/2

= l + 2

Option C is correct

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