Question

The sum of 4 consecutive odd integers is –96. Which integers are they

Answer 1

-27, -25, -23, and -21

Explanation:

Let the integers be x, x+2, x+4, x+6.

`x+x+2+x+4+x+6=-96 \\ \\ 4x+12=-96 \\ \\ 4x=-108 \\ \\ x=-27`

So, the integers are -27, -25, -23, and -21.