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

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Question 184195: The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 150. Find the numbers.

Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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"The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 150" ----> 2x+(2x+2)+(2x+4)=150

2x+(2x+2)+(2x+4)=150

6x+6=150

6x=144

x=24

2*24=48, 2*24+2=50, 2*48+4=52

Ans: numbers are 48, 50, and 52