ryrydog316 ryrydog316
  • 25-09-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 114 whats the snallest of the three numbers

Respuesta :

musiclover10045
musiclover10045 musiclover10045
  • 25-09-2018

Let the middle number = X

Smallest number = X-2

Largest number = X +2

Add together:

X + X-2 + X+2 = 114

3X = 114

Divide both sides by 3:

X = 114/3

X = 38


Smallest number = X-2 = 38 -2 = 36

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

hey! please help i’ll give brainliest
how do character details contribute to the theme?
PLZ I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!
Kayla works in a department store selling clothing. She makes a guaranteed salary of $300 per week, but is paid a commision on top of her base salary equal to 5
There isnt a photoshop catagory for this but I was wondering if anyone knows the answer to this. Thank you guys! ^-^
what body system is responsible for the flow of blood, nutrients, oxygen and other gases, and hormones to and from cells
A sailfish can swim u to 68 miles per hour. At this rate, how far can a sailfish swim in 1/4 hour? A. 34 mi. B. 27.2 mi. C. 17 mi. D. 10.2 mi.
heyy! i’ll give brainliest please help
If the seller has reason to believe that nonconforming goods will be acceptable to the buyer, this could constitute as an exception to the Perfect Tender Rule.
Solve the equation for all values of x. (8x+9)(49x^2-100)=0