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The sum of three consecutive even integers is 66. Find the three integers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e e v e n in t e g ers i s 66. F in d t h e t h ree in t e g ers .

Solution

The numbers : 20, 22, 24

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 = 66

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 66 : x = 20

x + 2 = 20 + 2 = 22

x + 4 = 20 + 4 = 24

The numbers : 20, 22, 24

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