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The sum of three consecutive EVEN integers is is 138. Find the smallest integer.

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e E V EN in t e g ers i s i s 138. F in d t h e s ma ll es t in t e g er .

Solution

The smallest number : 44

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 = 138

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 138 : x = 44

x + 2 = 44 + 2 = 46

x + 4 = 44 + 4 = 48

Select the smallest solution:

44

The smallest number : 44

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