Question

14. The sum of three consecutive EVEN integers is
744. Find the second number.
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Answer 1

The 2nd number is 248

Explanation:

let the first number be = x

2nd number = x + 2

3rd number = x + 4

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 744

3x + 6 = 744

3x = 744 - 6

3x = 738

x = 246

The 3 consecutive integers are

246, 248, 250