Question

find three consecutive even numbers such that the sum of the first and the last numbers exceeds the second number by 10

Answer 1

Hi,

Let x, (x+2) and (x+4) represent the three consecutive even numbers

Question states***

x + (x+4) = (x+2) + 10

solving for x

2x + 4 = x + 12

x = 8 The three consecutive even numbers are: 8,10,12



CHECKING our Answer

8+12 = 10 + 10 = 20