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There are 4 consecutive integers that have a sum of 54. What is the greatest of the 4 integers?

User Jinsky
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Answer:

x + x-1 + x-2 + x-3 =54.

x-1

User Tomm
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Answer:

15

Explanation:

Let the consecutive numbers be x, x + 1, x + 2, x + 3

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  • x + x + 1 + x + 2 + x + 3 = 54
  • 4(x) + 6 = 54
  • 4(x) = 54 - 6
  • 4(x) = 48
  • x = 12

Greatest of the 4 integers:

  • x + 3
  • 12 + 3
  • 15
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