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The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 66. write an equation and solve to find the smallest even number.

The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 66. write an equation and solve to find the smallest even number.
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The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 66. write an equation and solve to find the smallest even number.

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x+(x+2)+(x+4)= 66
3x+6=66
3x=60
x=20

20,22, and 24. so 20 is the answer
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