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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 36. Find the highest of them.

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e e v e n n u mb ers i s 36. F in d t h e hi g h es t o f t h e m .

Solution

The largest number : 14

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 36

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 36 : x = 10

x + 2 = 10 + 2 = 12

x + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14

Select the largest solution:

14

The largest number : 14

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