Question

The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 270.
What is the first number in this sequence?

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is 90.

Explanation:

90+90= 180+90= 270

Answer 2

the equation: n + (n + 2) + (n + 4)

combine like terms; 3n + 6

270 - 6 = 264

264 / 3 = 88

the answer would be 88