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Three consecutive even integers have a sum of 48 . Find the integers.

Solution

T h ree co n sec u t i v e e v e n in t e g ers ha v e a s u m o f 48 . F in d t h e in t e g ers .

Solution

The numbers : 14, 16, 18

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 48

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 48 : x = 14

x + 2 = 14 + 2 = 16

x + 4 = 14 + 4 = 18

The numbers : 14, 16, 18

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