Question

The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 30 . find the numbers .

Answer 1

Let the three consecutive even number be x, x + 2 and x+4

According to the question

x + x+ 2 + x + 4 =30

3x+6= 30

3x= 30-6

3x=24

x=8

First number =8

Second number =x+2=8+2=10

Third number =x+4=8+4=12

Therefore,three numbers are 8, 10 and 12