SOLUTION: the sum of 4 consecutive even numbers is 188. What are two ways to find these 4 consecutive even numbers?

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Question 843538: the sum of 4 consecutive even numbers is 188. What are two ways to find these 4 consecutive even numbers?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The easiest way:
188/4 = 47, the center
2 above and 2 below the center
--> 44, 46, 48, 50
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Or,
n + n+2 + n+4 + n+6 = 188
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