SOLUTION: the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 90. Find the numbers

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Question 18188: the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 90. Find the numbers
Answer by wuwei96815(245) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n = one number
n + 2 = next even number
n + 4 = next even number

n + (n+2) + (n+4) = 90
3n + 6 = 90
3n = 90 - 6 = 84
n = 84/3 = 28

n = 28
n + 2 = 30
n + 4 = 32