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10-12-2017
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the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 60. what is the smallest of these numbers?

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10-12-2017

The smallest number is unknown. We can call it "a."

Now the sum would be (a) + (a+2) + (a+4) = 60

3a + 6 = 60

3a = 54

a = 18

So the smallest number is 18. We can verify it:

18 + 20 + 22 = 60

Final answer: 18

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