SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 150.

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Question 137063: The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 150.
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LET X, X+2 & X+4 BE THE 3 NUMBERS.
X+X+2+X+4=150
3X+6=150
3X=150-6
3X=144
X=144/3
X=48 THE FIRST NUMBER.
48=2=50 THE SECOND NUMBER.
48=4=52 THE LAST NUMBER.
PROOF
48+50+52=150
150=150

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