The sum of 4 consecutive even integers is 44. What is the least of the 4 integers?

解

T h e s u m o f 4 co n sec u t i v e e v e n in t e g ers i s 44. Wha t i s t h e l e a s t o f t h e 4 in t e g ers ?

The smallest number : 8

解答ステップ

Represent the numbers with

x

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

Consecutive number 3 : x + 6

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 44

解く

x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 44 : x = 8

x + 2 = 8 + 2 = 10

x + 4 = 8 + 4 = 12

x + 6 = 8 + 6 = 14

Select the smallest solution:

8

The smallest number : 8