Question

The sum of three concsecutive multiples of 6 is 666. Find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer: 216, 222, 228

Step by step explanation:

Let the smallest multiple of 6 be x.

Thus, the two other multiples are x + 6, x + 12

As per your question,

x + (x + 6) + (x + 12) = 666

3x + 18 = 666

3x = 648

x = 648/3

x = 216

.•. x + 6 = 222

.•. x + 12 = 228

Hence, the three multiples are 216, 222, 228.

Answer 2

Answer:

Let multiples = x, x + 6, x + 12

=> x + x + 6 + x + 12 = 666

=> 3x + 18 = 666

=> 3x = 648

=> x = 216

Multiples = 216, 222, 228