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The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 270 .

Solution

The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 270 .

Solution

The numbers : 88, 90, 92

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 = 270

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 270 : x = 88

x + 2 = 88 + 2 = 90

x + 4 = 88 + 4 = 92

The numbers : 88, 90, 92

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