Question

The sum of 5 consecutive numbers is 900. Find them

Answer 1

Explanation:

consecutive no. :

x+x+1+x+2+x+3+x+4 = 900

5x + 10 = 900

5x = 890

x = 178

Answer 2

Explanation:

Step 1: Set up five consecutive unknown even numbers.

x + (x+1) + (x+2) + (x+3) + (x+4) = 900

Step 2: Separate the variable from the constants.

x+x+x+x+x+1+2+3+4 = 900

Step 3: Consolidate the variable and constants.

5x + 10 = 900

Step 4: Subtract the consolidated constant from each side of the equation.

5x + 10 - 10 = 900 - 10

Step 5: Simplify.

5x = 890

Step 6: Divide both sides of the equation by 5.

5x / 5 = 890 / 5

Step 7: Simplify.

x = 178

Step 8: Replace x in the equation in Step 1 with the calculated value and consolidate the values in each set of parentheses.

So the five numbers are:

178 + 179 + 180 + 181 + 182 = 900

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