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

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Question 142936: The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 150. Find the numbers
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 150. Find the numbers
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1st: 2x
2nd: 2x+2
3rd: 2x+4
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EQUATION:
2x + 2x+2 + 2x+4 = 150
6x + 6 = 150
6x = 144
x = 24
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1st: 48
2nd: 50
3rd: 52
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Stan H.