The problem is to find a set of 4 consecutive integers that sum to $-18$.

AlgebraLinear EquationsInteger PropertiesConsecutive IntegersProblem Solving
2025/5/12

1. Problem Description

The problem is to find a set of 4 consecutive integers that sum to 18-18.

2. Solution Steps

Let the four consecutive integers be nn, n+1n+1, n+2n+2, and n+3n+3. Their sum is given by:
n+(n+1)+(n+2)+(n+3)=18n + (n+1) + (n+2) + (n+3) = -18
Combining like terms, we have:
4n+6=184n + 6 = -18
Subtract 6 from both sides:
4n=1864n = -18 - 6
4n=244n = -24
Divide both sides by 4:
n=244n = \frac{-24}{4}
n=6n = -6
So the four consecutive integers are 6-6, 6+1=5-6+1 = -5, 6+2=4-6+2 = -4, and 6+3=3-6+3 = -3.
Let's check if their sum is -18:
6+(5)+(4)+(3)=6543=18-6 + (-5) + (-4) + (-3) = -6 - 5 - 4 - 3 = -18

3. Final Answer

The four consecutive integers are -6, -5, -4, -3.

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