Question

The sum of three consecutive positive even integers is 180. Find these numbers. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The numbers are 58, 60 and 62.

Step-by-step explanation:

(x) + (x+2) + (x+4) = 180

⇒ 3x + 6 = 180

⇒ 3x = 180 - 6 = 174

⇒ x = 174/3 = 58

⇒ x + 2 = 58 + 2 = 60

⇒ x + 4 = 58 + 4 = 62

Answer 2

Let us say those numbers be

x-1, x, x+1
Then as given in the problem

Their sum =180

That implies

(x-1) + x +(x+1) = 180

That implies

3x =180 wherein -1 and 1 summates zero

That implies

X = 180/3

That implies

X=60

Now the three numbers can be get by substituting the value of x in each one of them

That implies

X-1 = 60-1 = 59
X =60
X+1= 60+1 = 61