Sum of 3 consecutive even no.'s is 26 more than the 1st no. of the series. Find the middle no.?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 10 B) 12 C) 14 D) 18 E) 21
Let the numbers be x, x+2 and x+4 then   x + x+2 + x+4 = x+26   3x + 6 = x + 26   2x = 20   \inline \therefore x = 10   \inline \therefore Middle number = x + 2 = 10+2= 
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<output>12</output>
12   12
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Sum of 3 consecutive even no.'s is 26 more than the 1st no. of the series. Find the middle no.?