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The ages of 3 brothers are consecutive even integers. Three times the age of the youngest brother exceeds the oldest brother's age by 48 years. What is the age of the young…

The ages of 3 brothers are consecutive even integers. Three times the age of the youngest brother exceeds the oldest brother's age by 48 years. What is the age of the young…
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The ages of 3 brothers are consecutive even integers. Three times the age of the youngest brother exceeds the oldest brother's age by 48 years. What is the age of the younger brother?

A. 14
B. 18
C. 22
D. 26

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User Dominik Serafin
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n, n+2, n+4

3n=n+4+48

3n=n+52

2n=52

n=26

So the youngest brother is 26 years old.
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