The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 42. Find the middle number of the three?
Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 14
B) 16
C) 18
D) 22
E) 24
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.   Option 14
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 42. Find the middle number of the three?