If the average (arithmetic mean) of x, x + 2, and x + 4 is 53, what is the value of x?	Choices
A) 52	B) 53	C) 54	D) 55	E) 51
AM of x, x + 2, and x + 4 = x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) / 3 = 3x + 6 /3 = x + 2   Given that x + 2 = 53   x = 51   Answer : 51
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If the average (arithmetic mean) of x, x + 2, and x + 4 is 53, what is the value of x?