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30 November, 14:07

The sum of 4 consecutive even numbers is 92. Write an equation in which x represents the smallest of these 4 numbers. Then solve for x.

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  1. 30 November, 15:28
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    Let x = the first even number

    x + 2 the second

    x + 4 the third

    x + 6 the fourth

    Add together.

    x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 92

    Combine like terms.

    4x + 12 = 92

    Subtract 12 from both sides

    4x = 80

    Divide both sides by 4

    x = 20
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