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  • 15-11-2018
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 660. What is the 1st number?

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SOLUTION:

Let the first number of the three numbers = x

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 660

3x + 6 = 660

3x = 660 - 6

3x = 654

x = 654 / 3

x = 218

FINAL ANSWER:

Therefore, the first number is 218.

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