Find 4 Numbers

[nycmathguy]

The sum of four consecutive numbers is 58. Find the numbers.

Set up:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 + x + 3 = 58

4x + 6 ÷ 58

4x = 58 - 6

4x = 52

x = 52/4

x = 13

x + 1 = 14

x + 2 = 15

x + 3 = 16

The four consecutive numbers are 13, 14, 15, 16.

 

[MathLover1]

correct

 

[nycmathguy]

correct

Perfect. More word problems later today.