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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. What are the smallest of these numbers ?

User Luixv
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Answer:

14

Explanation:

divide 48 by 3 = 16

they must be consecutive even numbers

2 less than and two more than 16 are 14 and 18

14 + 16 + 18 = 48

the smallest is 14

User Abdul Abdurahim
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