SOLUTION: find three consecutive even numbers such that the sum of first and last number exceeds the second by 10

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Question 390234: find three consecutive even numbers such that the sum of first and last number exceeds the second by 10
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Hi,        

Let x, (x+2) and (x+4) represent the three consecutive even numbers

Question states***

 x + (x+4) = (x+2) + 10

solving for x

 2x + 4 = x + 12

    x = 8  The three consecutive even numbers are: 8,10,12



CHECKING our Answer

 8+12 = 10 + 10 = 20