The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 42. Find the middle number of the three?
Answer: A
Three consecutive even numbers \((2P - 2), 2P, (2P + 2)\) \((2P - 2) + 2P + (2P + 2) = 42\) \(6P = 42 => P = 7\) The middle number is: \(2P = 14\)