The sum of the three consecutive even numbers is 42. What is the smallest of the three numbers?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Given:
The sum of three consecutive even numbers = 42
According to the formula:
Let the numbers be = x−2, x, x+2
(x−2) + x + (x+2) = 42
3x = 42
x = 14
The smallest number = x − 2 = 12