Word Problems

Question

Find four consecutive even integers whose sum is 244.

1st Term: x

2nd Term: x+2

3rd Term: x+4

4th Term: x+6

x+x+2+x+4+x+6=244

 

Answer 1

You have the correct setup. Now let's solve the equation.

 

x + (x+2) + (x+4)+(x+6) = 244

 

4x + 12 = 244

 

4x = 232

 

x = 58

 

The even integers are 58, 60, 62, and 64.

Answer 2

You're nearly there. Now just combine like terms, then solve for x. The numbers are 58, 60, 62 and 64