Hi there,
- Let x be the first number.
- Then the next three even numbers are x+2, x+4, and x+6.
- The sum of these numbers is 68
So,
- x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) + (x + 6) = 68
Simplify and solve for x.
- 4x = 68 - 12
- x = 56/4
- x = 14
In the context of this problem, the equation x=14 means that the first number is 14. The next three even numbers are 16, 18, and 20.
Checking we see that 14+16+18+20=68.
What are consecutive integers?
- Consecutive integers are integers that follow each other in order.