Solve find the smallest of three consecutive even integers whose sum is - 30

3 consecutive even integers ... x, x + 2, x + 4

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = - 30

3x + 6 = - 30

3x = - 30 - 6

3x = - 36

x = - 36/3

x = - 12

x + 2 = - 12 + 2 = - 10

x + 4 = - 12 + 4 = - 8

ur numbers are : - 8,-10,-12 ... with the smallest being - 12