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The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 132 What is the third number in this sequence?

User Luke Le
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48 would be the next number in the sequence because the three numbers that make up 132 are 42, 44, 46,...... 48
User EAzevedo
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Let, the numbers = x , x+2, x + 4
It is given that, x+ x+2 + x+4 = 132
3x + 6 = 132
3x = 132 - 6
x = 126/3
x = 42
3rd number = 42+4 = 46

In short, Your Answer would be 46

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