JAMB - Mathematics (2011 - No. 37)

The sum of four consecutive integers is 34. Find the least of these numbers
7
6
8
5

Explanation

Let the numbers be a, a + 1, a + 2, a + 3

a + a + 1 + a + 2 + a + 3 = 34

4a = 34 - 6

4a = 28

a = \(\frac{28}{4}\)

= 7

The least of these numbers is a = 7

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