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the sum of four consecutive numbers is 3962. find the numbers

Solution

t h e s u m o f f o u r co n sec u t i v e n u mb ers i s 3962. f in d t h e n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 989, 990, 991, 992

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 1

Consecutive number 2 : x + 2

Consecutive number 3 : x + 3

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 + x + 3 = 3962

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 + x + 3 = 3962 : x = 989

x + 1 = 989 + 1 = 990

x + 2 = 989 + 2 = 991

x + 3 = 989 + 3 = 992

The numbers : 989, 990, 991, 992

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