<PRE><B>Question 958942</B>
Write an equation AND solve it from the word problem below: 
The sum of five consecutive even numbers is 180. 
What are the smallest of these numbers?
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1st:: 2x-4
2nd:: 2x-2
3rd:: 2x
4th:: 2x+2
5th:: 2x+4
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Equation::
sum = 180
5(2x) = 180
10x = 180
x = 18
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1st: 2x-4 = 32
2nd: 34
3rd: 36
4th: 38
5th: 40
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>