Question

three consecutive positive even numbers are added to 42 find them.

Answer 1

Let the 3 consecutive positive even numbers be x , (x+2) , (x+4)

given, x+ (x+2) + (x+4) =  42

3x +6 = 42

3x= 42-6

3x = 36

x = 12

therefore, the 3 consecutive positive even numbers are 12, 14 and 16

Answer 2

Hi...

Here is your ans

Let unknown value be x

1 no. x

2nd no. x+2 ( as it is asking for even

no.)

3rd no. x+4

x+x+2+x+4 = 42

3x +6 = 42

3x = 36

× = 12

Nos. are 12,14,16

Verification

12+14+16=42