SOLUTION: Sum of 30 using three consecutive even numbers
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Question 965456: Sum of 30 using three consecutive even numbers
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
even numbers: (x-2), x, (x+2)
(x-2) + x + (x+2) = 30
3x = 30
x = 10
The numbers are 8, 10, and 12.
In general, the sum of three consecutive even integers is always triple the middle number.
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