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  • 06-07-2021
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The sum of 4 consecutive multiples of 6 is 540. What is the greatest of these numbers?

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  • 06-07-2021

Answer:

144

Step-by-step explanation:

First: 6x

Second: 6x+6

Third: 6x+12

Fourth: 6x+18

- Since they're multiples of 6

[tex]6x+6x+6+6x+12+6x+18=540[/tex]

[tex]24x+36=540\\[/tex]

Subract 36 from each side give us...

[tex]24x=504\\x=21[/tex]

[tex]21(6)+18=144[/tex]

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