Question

The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 54 ..... find the numbers

Answer 1

your answer is-----

let the numbers
x, x+1, x+2

x+x+1+x+2=54

3x+3=54

3x=54-3

3x=51

x=17

so, numbers are
17

17+1=18

17+2=19

hope it helps!!

Answer 2

Let the even numbers be x, x +2, x + 4 


Given, x+x +2+ x + 4=54 

3x + 6 =54 

3x =48 

x =16 

Therefore, the three consecutive even numbers are 16,18,20