The sum of five consecutive integers is 70. What are the numbers?

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Arun Prakash · Answer 1 · 2021-11-23T14:26:57+0000

Answer: The numbers are 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

Explanation:

Write an algebraic equation.

x + (x+1) + (x+2) + (x+3) + (x+4) = 70

5x + 10 = 70

subtract 10 from both sides

5x = 60

divide each side by 5

x = 12

The numbers are 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.