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I've sitten with my calculator for at least 30 minutes now and I just can't figure it out. Math is not my strong suit and it shows...
Question:
Find five consecutive even integers whose sum is 56.

Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I need help before midnight!
I've sitten with my calculator for at least 30 minutes now and I just can't figure it out. Math is not my strong suit and it shows...
Question:
Find five consecutive even integers whose sum is 56.
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Let "n" be the middle number of this set of five consecutive even integers.


Then the numbers are  n-4, n-2, n, n+2, n+4.


The condition says that their sum is 56


    (n-4) + (n-2) + n + (n+2) + (n+4) = 56


Simplify


                  5n                  = 56

                   n                  = 56/5 = 11.2.


This quotient is not integer, and it shows that the problem, as it is worded, printed, posted and presented,

simply HAS NO SOLUTION.


    THEREFORE, it is no wonder that you spent your time unsuccessfully . . . 


ANSWER.  As it is worded, printed, posted and presented, the problem HAS NO SOLUTION.

In other words, it is a FAKE problem.

Solved, answered and carefully explained.

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