SOLUTION: two times the square root of the sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 24. find the three numbers.

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Question 792393: two times the square root of the sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 24. find the three numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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two times the square root of the sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 24. find the three numbers.
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1st: 2x-2
2nd: 2x
3rd: 2x+2
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Equation:
2*sqrt(6x) = 24
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sqrt(6x) = 12
6x = 144
x = 24
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1st = 46
2nd = 48
3rd = 50
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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