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The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 120. What are the 3 numbers?

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Answer:

38

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the 3 consecutive even numbers be - x, x+2 and x+4

x+(x+2)+(x+4)=120

3x+6=120

    3x=120-6

     3x=114

       x=114/3

          =38

Proof:

38+(38+2)+(38+4)=120  (replaced "38" in the place of "x")

38+40+42=120

120=120

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