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Suppose p is the greatest of five consecutive numbers. Describe the other four numbers in terms of p.

Correct Answer

Given: p is the greatest of five consecutive numbers.

Rule: Consecutive numbers differ by 1.

Solution: Counting backwards from p: p-1 (next smaller) p-2 p-3 p-4 (smallest)

∴ The five consecutive numbers are p-4, p-3, p-2, p-1, and p.

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 1) | Q: 2 | (Page Page 11)
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Explanation

The chapter explains that consecutive numbers differ by 1. If p is the greatest, counting backwards: the next smaller number is p-1, then p-2, p-3, and finally p-4 as the smallest. So the five consecutive numbers are p-4, p-3, p-2, p-1, and p.

Solution Steps

  1. Recognize that consecutive numbers differ by 1.

  2. Since p is the greatest, count backwards by subtracting 1 each time.

  3. The other four numbers are p-1, p-2, p-3, and p-4.

  4. All five consecutive numbers are p-4, p-3, p-2, p-1, and p.

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