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The ages of three brothers are consecutive even integers. If the sum of their ages is 54, how old are the brothers?

The ages of three brothers are consecutive even integers. If the sum of their ages-example-1
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Answer:

n= brother 1

n+1= brother 2

n+2= brother 3

Equation: n + n +1+n+2=54


solve: 3n + 3 = 54

3n = 54 -3

3n = 51
n =51/3

n = 17

Interpret: brother 1 is 17 years

Brother 2 is 18 hears

Brother 3 is 19 years


Validate: 17 + 18 + 19 = 54

Explanation:

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