the sum of 5 consecutive even numbers is 200. What is the fifth number in this sequence?
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RemarkIf you just want one of the numbers, make it x.Equationsmallest number = x - 4next number = x - 3next number = x - 2next number = x - 1Largest number = xSolve(x - 4) + (x - 3) + (x - 2) + (x - 1) + x = 200 Combine the left terms5x - 10 = 200 Add 10 to both sides5x = 200 + 105x = 210 Divide by 5x = 210/5x = 42 Answer Largest number