The sum of three consecutive even numbers is one hundred sixty-two. what is the smallest of the three numbers? please show work and answer.

Gricel asked Dec 16, 2023

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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is one hundred sixty-two. what is the smallest of the three numbers?

please show work and answer.

Gricel asked Dec 16, 2023

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The numbers are 54, 56 and 58 because 54 + 56 = 110 and 58 + 110 = 168. So lead to 54 being the smallest of the three.

Red Wei answered Dec 23, 2023

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