The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 42. Find the middle number of the three?
Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 14  B) 16  C) 18  D) 24  E) 25
Explanation:   Three consecutive even numbers (2P - 2), 2P, (2P + 2).   (2P - 2) + 2P + (2P + 2) = 42   6P = 42 =&gt; P = 7.   The middle number is: 2P = 14.   14NSWER IS 14
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 42. Find the middle number of the three?