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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. what are the smallest of these numbers?
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. what are the smallest of these numbers?

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x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 48

3x + 3 = 48

3x = 45

X=15

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