Question

A set of 4 consecutive integers has a sum of –34. What is the value of the least integer?

Answer 1

x = -10

Explanation:

Let the integers be x, x+1, x+2, x+3.

`x+x+1+x+2+x+3=-34 \\ \\ 4x+6=-34 \\ \\ 4x=-40 \\ \\ x=-10`