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The sum of the first and third of three consecutive even integers is 152. Find the three even integers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h e f i rs t an d t hi r d o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e e v e n in t e g ers i s 152. F in d t h e t h ree e v e n in t e g ers .

Solution

The numbers : 74, 76, 78

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 + 4 = 152

Solve

x + x + 4 = 152 : x = 74

x + 2 = 74 + 2 = 76

x + 4 = 74 + 4 = 78

The numbers : 74, 76, 78

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