Question

the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 876.the greatest number is options are 292,294,296 and 298

Answer 1

Answer:

294

Step-by-step explanation:

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

x+x+2+x+4=876

3x+6=876

3x=876-6

3x=870

$x = \frac{870}{3}$

x=290

x+2=292

x+4=294

Greatest number = 294

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Answer 2

Answer:

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

thus ,

according to question, we have;

x+x+2+x+4=876

3x+6=876

3x=876-6

3x=870

x = 870/3

x=290

thus, the numbers are;

x=290

x+2=292

x+4=294

And hence;

the Greatest number = 294.

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