Shrinf Shrinf
  • 12-09-2014
  • Mathematics
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 156. What is the smallest of the three numbers

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kittymaniac
kittymaniac kittymaniac
  • 12-09-2014
We'll call the three consecutive even numbers n, n+2, and n+4.

n + (n+2) + (n+4) = 156
3n + 6 = 156
3n = 150
n = 50

The three numbers are 50, 52, and 54. Hope this helps! :)
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meon26
meon26 meon26
  • 09-09-2021

Answer:

50

Step-by-step explanation:

I literally just finished doing this same math problem XD

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