There are 4 consecutive odd integers that add up to-304. What is the least of the 4 integers?

Решение

T h ere a re 4 co n sec u t i v e o dd in t e g ers t ha t a dd u p t o - 304. Wha t i s t h e l e a s t o f t h e 4 in t e g ers ?

The smallest number : - 79

Шаги решения

Represent the numbers with

x

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

Consecutive number 3 : x + 6

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = - 304

Решить

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = - 304 : x = - 79

x + 2 = - 79 + 2 = - 77

x + 4 = - 79 + 4 = - 75

x + 6 = - 79 + 6 = - 73

Select the smallest solution:

- 79

The smallest number : - 79