SOLUTION: write the sum of 5 consecutive even numbers if the number is n simplify your answer

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Question 504106: write the sum of 5 consecutive even numbers if the number is n simplify your answer
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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Five consecutive even numbers can be defined as:
n
n+2 (it's +2 to skip the odd number that = n+1)
n+4
n+6
n+8
.
sum: 5n + 20
.
simplify: 5(n+4)
.
Done.