SOLUTION: The sum of four consecutive even integers is 68. Find the four consecutive even integers. What is the 3rd integer in the sequence?

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Question 1191953: The sum of four consecutive even integers is 68. Find the four consecutive even integers. What is the 3rd integer in the sequence?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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First may be n-3
Second is n-1
Third is n+1
fourth is n+3

%28n-3%29%2B%28n-1%29%2B%28n%2B1%29%2B%28n%2B3%29=68
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The third of these numbers is 18.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of four consecutive even integers is 68. Find the four consecutive even integers. What is the 3rd integer in the sequence?
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68/4 = 17, the "center" of the group.
There are 2 integers less than 17 ---> 14 & 16
There are 2 integers more than 17 ---> 18 & 20