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  • 13-03-2020
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is one hundred sixty-two what is the smallest of the three

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elliottou
elliottou elliottou
  • 13-03-2020

Answer:

52

Step-by-step explanation:

lets set the smallest number = x

that means that x + (x +2) + (x+4) = 162

now expand the equation and simplify

x+x+2+x+4=162

3x+6=162

3x=156

x=156/3=52

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  • 13-03-2020
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