Question #fcc37
2 Answers
Explanation:
let
then we have
1st number
2nd number
4th number
5th number
Entire sequence:
Second number in the sequence:
Explanation:
If the sum of consecutive integers is equal to
- First integer:
#x# - Second integer:
#x+1# - Third integer:
#x+2# - Fourth integer:
#x+3# - Fifth integer:
#x+4#
Notice with each integer, you are increasing the number by
If the first integer was
Let's set up our equation:
We have a good deal of terms to combine, so let's do that.
From this, we can make our new equation
Subtract
Divide both sides by
This isn't our answer, however. We found what
The second integer is