The sum of four consecutive integers is 34. Find the least of these numbers
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7
- 6
- 8
- 5
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Let the numbers be a, a + 1, a + 2, a + 3a + 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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