1. **Problem Statement:** Find the mean of the numbers 4, 6, 8, and 10. 2. **Formula:** The mean (average) of a dataset is calculated by summing all the values and dividing by the total number of values. $$\text{Mean} = \frac{\text{Sum of all values}}{\text{Number of values}}$$ 3. **Step-by-step Solution:** - Sum the values: $4 + 6 + 8 + 10 = 28$ - Count the number of values: There are 4 numbers. - Divide the sum by the count: $\frac{28}{4} = 7$ 4. **Explanation:** The mean represents the central value of the dataset. By adding all the numbers and dividing by how many there are, we find the average value that best represents the data. 5. **Final Answer:** The mean of 4, 6, 8, and 10 is **7**.