Question

The sum of the three consecutive even numbers is 42 .find the numbers

Answer 1

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

Sum of three consecutive even numbers=42

x+x+2+x+4=42

3x+6=42

3x=42-6

3x=36

x=36/2→12

The numbers are:-

→12

→12+2=14

→12+4=16

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