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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. What are the smallest of these numbers?

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 48. Wha t a re t h e s ma ll es t o f t h ese n u mb ers ?

Solution

The smallest 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 = 48

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 48 : x = 14

x + 2 = 14 + 2 = 16

x + 4 = 14 + 4 = 18

Select the smallest solution:

14

The smallest number : 14

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