Question

The sum of three consecutive even integers is 54. Find all three integers.

Answer 1

A good way to find the answer to these questions is to find it algebraically. Let's call the first number 'n'. 
n + (n + 2) + (n + 4) = 54
3n + 6 = 54
3n = 48
n = 16
Therefore the numbers are 16, 18, 20