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the sum of three consecutive even numbers is equal to 72. what are the numbers?

Soluzione

t h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e e v e n n u mb ers i s e q u a l t o 72. w ha t a re t h e n u mb ers ?

Soluzione

The numbers : 22, 24, 26

Fasi della soluzione

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 72

Risolvi

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 72 : x = 22

x + 2 = 22 + 2 = 24

x + 4 = 22 + 4 = 26

The numbers : 22, 24, 26

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