SOLUTION: The first of three increasing consecutive even numbers is 2n − 4. Express the last number in terms of n.

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Question 360625: The first of three increasing consecutive even numbers is 2n − 4. Express the last
number in terms of n.

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2n-4, add 2
2n-2
2n

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