SOLUTION: What are four consecutive even integers whose sum is -132?

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Question 1067227: What are four consecutive even integers whose sum is -132?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What are four consecutive even integers whose sum is -132?
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1st:: 2x-2
2nd:: 2x
3rd:: 2x+2
4th:: 2x+4
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Equation::
sum = -132
8x +4 = -132
8x = -136
x = -17
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1st:: 2x-2 = -36
2nd:: -34
3rd:: -32
4th:: -30
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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What are four consecutive even integers whose sum is -132?
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-132/4 = -33, the center.
--> -30, -32, -34 & -36