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What 3 consecutive even numbers added together equal 42? Use the equation n + (n + 2) + (n + 4) = 42 to help you solve.

What 3 consecutive even numbers added together equal 42? Use the equation n + (n + 2) + (n + 4) = 42 to help you solve.
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What 3 consecutive even numbers added together equal 42? Use the equation n + (n + 2) + (n + 4) = 42 to help you solve.

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Solve for n by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable:
N + (n + 2) + (n + 4) = 42
N = 12
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