Question

Find three consecutive even integers such that their sum is 42

Answer 1

Consecutive even numbers X, X+2, X+4

Equation: X + (X+2) + (X+4) = 42
3X + 6 = 42
3X = 42-6 = 36
X = 36/3 = 12

X=12
X+2=14
X+4=16