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the sum of 4 consecutive integers is 58. find the number

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the 4 consecutive integers can be written as:


x - 1, x, x+1, x+2


where x is integer


the sum of 4 consecutive integers is 58:


(x - 1) + x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 58


by solving we find:


x = 14


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14 - 1 = 13


14 + 1 = 15


14 + 2 = 16


the numbers are 13, 14, 15 and 16.