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  • 03-05-2019
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The sum of 3 consecutive even numbers is 270.
What is the first number in this sequence?

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johnriley3517 johnriley3517
  • 03-05-2019

Answer: The answer is 90.

Step-by-step explanation:

90+90= 180+90= 270

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  • 03-05-2019

the equation: n + (n + 2) + (n + 4)

combine like terms; 3n + 6

270 - 6 = 264

264 / 3 = 88

the answer would be 88

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