Question

The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 84. What are the numbers?

(A) 25,28,39
(B) 23,24,25
(C) 27,28,29
(D) 22,24,26

Answer 1

27, 28, 29

Explanation:

x +x+1 +x +2 =84

3x+3 +84

3x=84-3

3x=81

x=81 :3

x=27 (the first number

27+1 =28 (the second number

27 +2 =29 (the third number

Answer 2

The answer is C. You just add up the number until they equal 84