Question

the sum of thre consecutive even natural numbers is 48bfind the greatest of these numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given :

The sum of three consecutive even natural number is 48.

To find :

The greatest number

According to the question,

→ x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 48

→ x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 48

→ 3x + 6 = 48

→ 3x = 48 - 6

→ 3x = 42

→ x = 42 ÷ 3

.°. x = 14

_____________...

Value of x :

⟹ x

⟹ 14

_____________...

Value of x + 2 :

⟹ x + 2

⟹ 14 + 2

⟹ 16

_____________...

Value of x + 4 :

⟹ x + 4

⟹ 14 + 4

⟹ 18

So,the greatest number is 18...

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Hope it helps u mate..

Explanation:

let the numbers be x, x+2 and x+4

x+ x+2 + x+4 = 48

3x+6=48

3x=42

x=14.

x+2=16

x+4=18.

The greatest will be 18.