The sum of four consecutive even numbers is 36. Find the sum of the squares of these numbers? Answers
A) 323 B) 377 C) 344 D) 239 E) 112
Explanation:   Let the four numbers be x, x + 2, x + 4 and x + 6.   =&gt; x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 36   =&gt; 4x + 12 = 36 =&gt; x = 6   The numbers are 6, 8, 10 and 12.   Sum of their squares = 62 + 82 + 102 + 122 = 36 + 64 + 100 + 144= 
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344.   Answer: 344
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The sum of four consecutive even numbers is 36. Find the sum of the squares of these numbers?