SOLUTION: The Sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. What are te smallest of these numbers? (Thank you)

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Question 666335: The Sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. What are te smallest of these numbers? (Thank you)
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x, x+2, and x+4 be the consecutive even.
x+x+2+x+4 = 48
3x + 6 = 48
3x = 42
x = 14