SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 258. What are the numbers?

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Question 381032: The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 258. What are the numbers?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 258. What are the numbers?
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1st: 2x-2
2nd: 2x
3rd: 2x+2
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Equation:
sum = 258
6x = 258
x = 43
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1st+ 2x-2 = 84
2nd: 86
3rd: 88
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Cheers,
Stan H.