Question

The sum of three consecutive even number is 42 the smallest number is what

Answer 1

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Sum = 42

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 42

3x + 6 = 42

3x = 36

x = 12

Smallest number = x = 12

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be 2n , 2n +1 , 2n +2

2n + 2n +1 +2n +2 = 42

6n + 3 =42

6n = 42 -3

6n = 39

n = 39/6

n = 13/2

Therefore  smallest number is 2n = 2 * 13/2

= 13

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