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Four consecutive even integers add up to 140. Which integers are they?

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Answer:

32,34,36,38

Explanation:

Let the first number be n

Next even number will be n+2

Next ones would be n+4 and n+6

Add of these

n+n+2+n+4+n+6=140

Combine like terms

4n+12=140

4n=140-12=128

n=128/4=32

So, the numbers are

n=32

n+2=32+2=34

n+4=32+4=36

n+6=32+6=38

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