Question

If the sum of the greatest and smallest of 4 consecutive even integers equals 30, what is the sum of all four integers?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The sum of all four integers is 60.

Explanation:

Let the integers be x, x + 2, x + 4, and x + 6.

x + x + 6 = 30

2x = 24

x = 12

So x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 4x + 12 = 60