Sum of three consecutive even numbers is 24. Represent it as an equation.

2x + 6 = 24

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3x + 4 = 24

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3x + 6 = 24

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3x + 6 = 26

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Solution

The correct option is C
3x + 6 = 24

Let the first number be x.

$∴$ Next two numbers are x + 2 and x + 4

$\Rightarrow$ x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 24

$\Rightarrow$ 3x + 6 = 24

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