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the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. what is the smallest of these numbers?
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the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. what is the smallest of these numbers?
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2021-09-05T12:53:47+00:00
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Answer:
The smallest number is
14
Explanation:
Let:
x= the 1st con.even number
x+2=the 2nd con.even number
x+4=the 3rd con.even number
Add the terms and equate it with the total, 48
x
+
(
x
+
2
)
+
(
x
+
4
)
=
48
, simplify
x
+
x
+
2
+
x
+
4
=
48
, combine like terms
3
x
+
6
=
48
, isolate x
x
=
48
−
6
3
, find the value of x
x
=
14
Answer:
15
Step-by-step explanation: