The sum of three consecutive even numbers is one hundred sixty-two what is the smallest of the three

52

Step-by-step explanation:

lets set the smallest number = x

that means that x + (x +2) + (x+4) = 162

now expand the equation and simplify

x+x+2+x+4=162

3x+6=162

3x=156

x=156/3=52

y = 2x

step-by-step explanation:

if you divide each number in the sequence, you'll see that they all have a multiple factor of 2. each number in the series, and any other numbers which may continue, will be multiplied by 2. therefore, y is the next number in the sequence, and x is the current one, so, our formula will be y = 2x.