Respuesta :
Answer:
The smallest number is
14
Explanation:
Let: x= the 1st con.even number
x+2=the 2nd con.even number
x+4=the 3rd con.even number
Add the terms and equate it with the total, 48
x + ( x + 2 ) + ( x + 4 ) = 48 , simplify
x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 48 , combine like terms
3 x + 6 = 48 , isolate x
x = 48 − 6 3 , find the value of x
x = 14
