SOLUTION: Sum of 30 using three consecutive even numbers

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Question 965456: Sum of 30 using three consecutive even numbers
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even numbers: (x-2), x, (x+2)

(x-2) + x + (x+2) = 30
3x = 30
x = 10

The numbers are 8, 10, and 12.

In general, the sum of three consecutive even integers is always triple the middle number.