SOLUTION: The sum of 4 consecutive even integer equals 7 times the greatest of the integers. Find the integers.

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Question 567761: The sum of 4 consecutive even integer equals 7 times the greatest of the integers. Find the integers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of 4 consecutive even integer equals 7 times the greatest of the integers. Find the integers.
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1st: 2x-2
2nd: 2x
3rd: 2x+2
4th: 2x+4
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Equation:
sum = 7(2x+4)
8x+4 = 14x+28
6x = -24
x = -4
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1st: 2x-2 = -10
2nd: -8
3rd: -6
4th: -4
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Check: sum = 7(-4)
-28 = -28
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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