SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 96 what is the smallest of the three numbers?
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Question 999208: The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 96 what is the smallest of the three numbers?
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x+x+2+x+2+2= 96
3x+6= 96 Subtract 6 on both sides:
3x= 90 divide both sides by 3
x= 30 is the smallest number, the next is 30+2= 32 and finally 30+2+2= 34
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