Find three consecutive even integers such that the sum of the smallest integer and twice the median integer is 20 more than the larger integer

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Ariel Roy

12 February, 03:56

Find three consecutive even integers such that the sum of the smallest integer and twice the median integer is 20 more than the larger integer

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Kevin Flores · Answer 1

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

x + 2 (x + 2) - (x + 4) = 20

x + 2x + 4 - x - 4 = 20

2x = 20

x = 20/2

x = 10 <==

x + 2 = 10 + 2 = 12 <==

x + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14 <==

Marie Patton · Answer 2

X=10

x + 2 = 10 + 2 = 12

x + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14