Find the Mean 2 , 6 , 10 , 14 , 18

$2$ , $6$ , $10$ , $14$ , $18$

Step 1

The mean of a set of numbers is the sum divided by the number of terms.

$\frac{2 + 6 + 10 + 14 + 18}{5}$

Step 2

Simplify the numerator.

Add $2$ and $6$ .

$\frac{8 + 10 + 14 + 18}{5}$

Add $8$ and $10$ .

$\frac{18 + 14 + 18}{5}$

Add $18$ and $14$ .

$\frac{32 + 18}{5}$

Add $32$ and $18$ .

$\frac{50}{5}$

Step 3

Divide $50$ by $5$ .

$10$