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The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 42. The sum can be respresented by n+(n+2)+(n+4)=42. What does n represent?

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Answer:

13

Explanation:

n+(n+2)+(n+4)=42

3n+6=42

3n=42-6=36

3n=36

n=13

13+14+15=42

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