The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 42. Find the middle number of the three?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers: A) 14 B) 86 C) 16 D) 28 E) 23
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:14
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 42. Find the middle number of the three?