The sum of the first n consecutive even numbers can be found using S = n2 + n, where n ≥ 2.

What is the value of n when the sum is 156?

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Brenda Matthews

6 August, 07:57

The sum of the first n consecutive even numbers can be found using S = n2 + n, where n ≥ 2.

What is the value of n when the sum is 156?

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Drake Sawyer · Answer 1

The following are the choices on this question:

A. 6

B. 39

C. 26

D. 12

The answer is option D. 12.

Check this out:

S=n² + n

S = 12² + 12

(you can get the square of 12 by multiplying 12 by itself: 12 * 12)

S=144 + 12

S=156

The sum of the first n consecutive even numbers can be found using S = n2 + n, where n ≥ 2.What is the value of n when the sum is 156?

The sum of the first n consecutive even numbers can be found using S = n2 + n, where n ≥ 2.

What is the value of n when the sum is 156?