Question

The sum of three consecutive even number is 222. find the number.

Answer 1

let the three consecutive even no be x,x+2x+4
therefore,
x+x+2+x+4=222
3x+6=222
3x=222-6
3x=216
x=216/3
x=72
therefore,
x=72
x+2=72+2=74
x+4=72+4=76
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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x, x+2, x+4

Acc. to ques.

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 222

3x + 6                 = 222

3x                       = 216

x                         = 216/3

x                         = 72

First number       = x       = 72

Second number = x + 2 = 74

Third number     = x + 4 = 76

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