SOLUTION: The sum of four consecutive even integers is 220. Find all four numbers.

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Question 726986:

The sum of four consecutive even integers is 220. Find all four numbers.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+X+2+X+4+X+6=220
4X+12=220
4X=220-12
4X=208
X=208/4
X=52 FOR THE SMALLER INTEGER.
52+2=54 FOR # 2
52+4=56 FOR # 3
52+6=58 FOR # 4
PROOF:
52+54+56+58=220
220=220