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What 3 consecutive even numbers added together equal 42? Us e the equation n+ (n+2) + (n+4) = 42 to help you solve

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12,14,16

You reduce similar terms ("n" and numbers) then you just simplify the equation and kind of guess the even numbers that equal 42 based on your answer (12)
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