Let's name the three consecutive even numbers n, n+2, and n+4. We know that their sum will be divisible by 2 because they are all even, so we can set x = n/2, and say that x + x+1 + x+2 = 48/2 = 24. Then, we can solve for 3x + 3 = 24, 3x = 24-3 = 21, and x = 21/3 = 7.
Final answer: n/2 = 7, so n = 14, so n+4 (the greatest number) is 14+4 =
18.
3x-12 = 12x
-12 = 9x
-12/9 = x
x= -4/3
Answer: 
miles
Step-by-step explanation:
We can express a mixed fraction as an improper fraction.
The process is as follows:
The given mixed number = 
miles
This can be represented as
Hence, the required fraction= miles
Add the equations.
x-y%2B0.5x%2By=7%2B5
1.5x=12
highlight%28x=8%29
Now use either equation to solve for y.
8-y=7
highlight%28y=1%29
x=8
y=1
