The sum of 5 consecutive even numbers is 100 what is the first number in this sequence

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28 February, 08:49

The sum of 5 consecutive even numbers is 100 what is the first number in this sequence

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Luciano Orr · Answer 1

If x=first even number in sequence, then the next even number would be that number plus 2, plus 4, and so on.

x + (x+2) + (x+4) + (x+6) + (x+8) = 100

5x+20=100

5x=80

x=16

Savanna Michael · Answer 2

Savanna Michael 28 February, 09:18

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[16]+18+20+22+24=100