the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 108. what is the smallest of the three numbers

Question

the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 108. what is the smallest of the three numbers

 

Answer 1

here's another solution without using algebra

108/3=36, the mean of the numbers and also the middle number

36-2=34

36+2=38

34, 36, and 38 are the numbers

Answer 2

the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 108. what is the smallest of the three numbers

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Let the number be N.

Thn,

 

108 = N+(N+2)+(N+4) = 3N+6

 

3N=102

 

N= 34