Answer:
least = - 16
Explanation:
there is a difference of 2 between consecutive even numbers.
let the 4 consecutive even numbers be
n , n + 2 , n + 4 , n + 6 , then their sum
n + n + 2 + n + 4 + n + 6 = - 52 , that is
4n + 12 = - 52 ( subtract 12 from both sides )
4n = - 64 ( divide both sides by 4 )
n = - 16
the 4 even integers are
- 16
- 16 + 2 = - 14
- 16 + 4 = - 12
- 16 + 6 = - 10
with the least integer being n = -16