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(4) the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 48. what are the smallest of these numbers. also you have to do in a two-step equation

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[tex]\text{ Consecutive numbers are numbers that are next to each other}[/tex] 

[tex]3*\text{the general number =48}[/tex] 

[tex] \dfrac{48}{3} = 16 [/tex] 

[tex]16 \ \text{is the average number}[/tex] 

[tex]16-1 = 15[/tex] 

[tex]16 + 1 = 17[/tex] 

[tex]\text{ The three numbers are: 15,16,17}[/tex]
kaitlynhuizaroy4ok4
I do not know how to do it in a two-step equation, but this is how to do it find n to find the smallest numbers.

1. Write equation
2. Combine like terms
3. Subtract 6 from both sides
4. Divide 3 from both sides
5. Plug in n
6. Check solution.
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