The sum of 4 consecutive even numbers is 36. What is the first number in this sequence?
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Answer:the first number in this sequence is 6....Step-by-step explanation:First number = x2nd number = x+23rd consecutive even number = x+44th consecutive even number = x+6Therefore,By adding these numbers:x+x+2+x+4+x+6= 36Add the like terms:4x+12=36Combine the constants:4x=36-124x=24Divide both the terms by 44x/4 = 24/4x= 6Thus the first number in this sequence is 6....