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The sum of 5 consecutive even integers is 200. What is the fith number in this sequence

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Answer:

38, 39, 40, 41, 42

Explanation:

consecutive numbers are those that are next to eachother ex 24, 25, 26

steps:

200/5 = 40

the consecutive numbers should be around 40.

guess and check

38, 39, 40, 41, 42 = 200

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