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1. The sum of five consecutive even numbers is 450. What is the
difference between the greatest and the smallest of these numbers ? a
(1) 2 (2) 4 (3) 6 (4) 8.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x+x+2+x+4+x+6+x+8=450

5x+20=450

5x=450-20

5x=430

x=430/5

x=86

x+2=88

x+4=90

x+6=92

x+8=94

therefore difference between smallest and greatest number is:

94-86=8