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  • 01-09-2018
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the sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 270 . What is the first number in the sequence

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jamiexx
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  • 01-09-2018

Let the first number, also the smallest number, be x.

Since they're consecutive even numbers, each number is greater than the previous one by 2.

Therefore, we can write this:

x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 270

3x + 6 = 270

3x = 264

x = 88

Therefore, your answer should be 88.



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