Question

Are 3 consecutive even whole numbers. The sum of the two smallest numbers is equal to six more than the large number. Find these numbers.

Answer 1

8, 10, 12

Explanation:

The numbers are :

a, a+2, a+4

a+a+2=(a+4)+6

2a+2=a+10

-a -a

a+2=10

-2 -2

a=8

the numbers are 8,10,12

Answer 2

7,8,9

Explanation:

we get the equation (2x+1)=x+8 so x=7 and the first number is 7