Question

The sum of three consecutive even number is 72. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

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Let 3 consecutive even numbers be x, x+2, x+4

According to question

x+x+2+x+4=72

3x+6=72

3x=72-6

3x=66

x=22

The required numbers are 22,24,26.

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Answer 2

Let the three consecutive even numbers be x, x + 2 and x + 4

Given, their sum = 72


According to the question,

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 72

3x + 6 = 72

3x = 72 - 6

3x = 66

x = $\dfrac{66}{3}$

x = 22



1st number => x

➾ 22

2nd number => x + 2

=> 22 + 2

➾ 24

3rd number => x + 4

=> 22 + 4

➾ 26