The sum of four consecutive even integers is 180. what is the smallest integer?

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Deven Cuevas

19 September, 08:49

The sum of four consecutive even integers is 180. what is the smallest integer?

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42

let the smallest even number be x, than the four even numbers are x, x+2, x+4, x+6, their sum is 180

x+x+2+x+4+x+6=180

4x+12=180

4x=168

x=42

the smallest even number is 42.