Question

the sum of 4 consecutive even numbers is 36 what is the first number in this sequence

Answer 1

Let-the equation be: x + (x+2) + (x+4) + (x+6) = 36

and x = even number

Simplify: 4x+12 = 36

4x = 24

x = 6

Therefore the first number is 6.

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Answer 2

Answer:

6,8,10,12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the smallest even number be x.

x+x+2+x+4+x+6=36

x+x+x+x+2+4+6=36

4x+12=36

4x=36-12

4x=24

x=24/4

x=6

x+2=8

x+4=10

x+6=12

Thus, the numbers are 6,8,10, and 12.

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