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The sum of 5 consecutive numbers is 140. Find the numbers.

Let the 5 consecutive numbers be x, x+1, x+2, x +3, x + 4.
x + x + 1+ x + 2 + x + 3 + x + 4 = 140
5x + 10 = 140
5x = 130
x = 26
Therefore the numbers are 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.

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