Let us assume the first even number = n
The second consecutive even number = n + 2
The third consecutive even number = n + 4
The addition of the three consecutive even numbers is 42 and it is already given in the question. Based on the information's given in the question, the answer can be easily deduced.
Then, the equation can be written as
n + (n + 2) + (n + 4) = 42
3n + 6 = 42
3n = 42 - 6
3n = 36
n = 36/3
= 12
So
The first even number = 12
The second consecutive even number = n + 2
= 12 + 2
= 14
The third consecutive even number = n + 4
= 12 + 4
= 16
So the three consecutive even numbers are 12, 14, 16.
Answer:
Increasing on the interval(s) 
Decreasing on the interval(s) 
Step-by-step explanation:
Anytime the graph is going upward, the function is increasing. However, anytime the graph goes down, the function is decreasing. Look at the image below for further reference. Also, when the function is increasing, the slope is positive, and when the function is decreasing the slope is negative.
The increasing interval of the graph is -3
The decreasing interval of the graph is 0.5
Since the values are in the middle of the interval, it automatically becomes the answer.
I am going to go on a limb here and say that C, or the third one is incorrect. I would love to say it is A, or the first one, but i'm not completely sure, if it's wrong I am really sorry!
Answer:
Both functions are symmetric about the y-axis
1a) no it would be 54
1b) yes
1c) yes
1d) no it would be 40
1e) yes
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