Question

the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. find the number.​

Answer 1

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

x+x+2+x+4=48

3x+6=48

3x=48-6

3x=42

x=42/3

x=14

x+2=14+2=16

x+4=14+4=18

The numbers are 14, 16 and 18.