Answer is 8, 10, 12
Step by step
Looking for consecutive even numbers and using n for number
We have three unknown even numbers, so we start with “n” and add 2 to each consecutive “n”
n + (n + 2 ) + (n + 4 ) = 30
simplify
3n + 6 = 30
Subtract 6 from both sides
3n + 6 -6 = 30 - 6
Simplify
3n = 24
Divide both sides by 3 to solve for n
3/3 n = 24/3
Simplify
n = 8
So our formula says our consecutive even numbers, since n=8,
n + 2 = 10
n + 4 = 12
Check your work
8 + 10 + 12 =30
Problem solved