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There are 4 consecutive even integers that sum to-108. Which integers are they?

Solution

There are 4 consecutive even integers that sum to -108. Which integers are they?

Solution

The numbers : - 30, - 28, - 26, - 24

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

Consecutive number 3 : x + 6

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = - 108

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = - 108 : x = - 30

x + 2 = - 30 + 2 = - 28

x + 4 = - 30 + 4 = - 26

x + 6 = - 30 + 6 = - 24

The numbers : - 30, - 28, - 26, - 24

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