document.write( "Question 444655: If the sum of six consecutive even integers is 450, what is the smallest of the six integers? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #306452 by oberobic(2304) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Six consecutive even integers could be a, b, c, d, e, and f. But that would be a nightmare.
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\n" ); document.write( "x+2
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\n" ); document.write( "We're told they total 450.
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\n" ); document.write( "6x + 30 = 450
\n" ); document.write( "6x = 420
\n" ); document.write( "x = 70
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\n" ); document.write( "That means the six consecutive even integers are:
\n" ); document.write( "70
\n" ); document.write( "72
\n" ); document.write( "74
\n" ); document.write( "76
\n" ); document.write( "78
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\n" ); document.write( "Adding them, you'll find they = 450.
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\n" ); document.write( "Done. \n" ); document.write( "

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