Question

the sum of three consecutive even number is 144 find the largest number​

Answer 1

Answer:

The numbers are 46, 48 and 50.

Answer 2

Solution:

Let the numbers be x-1,x & x+1

$(x - 1) + x + (x + 1) = 144\\ x - 1 + x + x + 1 = 144 \\ 3x = 144 \\ x = 48$

The largest number is x+1

$x + 1 = 48 + 1 \\ = 49$

49 is the correct answer

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