n + n + 2 + n + 4 = 270
Solve for n for your answer.
Heather B.
asked • 08/24/18The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 270
I need to know the first number in this sequence
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John B. answered • 08/24/18
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Let the numbers be n, n+2, and n+4.
n+(n+2)+(n+4) = 270
3n+6 = 270
3n = 264
n=88
The numbers are 88, 90 and 92.
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