1. smallest even number = x 2. next even number = x+2 3. next even number = x+4 4. next even number = x+6 5. next even number = x+8 6. next even number = x+10 7. last even number = x+12 -------------------------------- sum = 7x+42 Average == = = x+6 = 42 x = 36 Answer: 36 Checking: = = 42 Edwin