Question

The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 78. Find the number

Answer 1

X+x+2+x+4=78
3x+6=78
3x=72
X=24
So the numbers are
24, 26, and 28
Hope it helps

Answer 2

Let the three Consecutive even number be X,(X+2), (X+4).
Sum = 78

According to question,

X+(X+2)+(X+4)=78
=>X+X+2+X+4=78
=>3x+6=78
=>3x=78-6
=>3x=72
=>X=72/3
= 24
Hence, the three consecutive even number are X= 24,(X+2)=24+2=26 and (X+4)=24+4=28.

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