The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 36, Find the first number?	Answers:  A) 21  B) 18  C) 12  D) 16  E) 10
Let the first number be n   Let the second number be n + 2   Let the third number be n + 4   n + n + 2 + n + 4 = 36   Combine like terms:   3n + 6 = 36   3n = 36 - 6   3n = 30   3n = 30   n = 10   n + 2 = 12   n + 4 = 16   The first number is 10   Answer: 10
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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 36, Find the first number?