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The sum of five consecutive even integers is 150. Find the largest of the five integers.
A.28 B.30 C.34 D.54
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Correct answer:

x =  34

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150 = x+(x-2)+(x-4)+(x-6)+(x-8)

5x = 170

x = 34

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