Question

What is the equation for the sum of three consecutive even numbers totaling 198.

Question 4 options:

n+n+1+n+2=198

n+n+2+n+4=198

3n=198

n+3=198

Answer 1

Let the first number be represented by x. Then the next is x+2, the next x+4. Add these 3 expressions together and equate the sum to 198.