Three times the second of three consecutive even integers is twelve less than twice the sum of the first and third integers.

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Deshawn Mccann

30 March, 11:58

Three times the second of three consecutive even integers is twelve less than twice the sum of the first and third integers.

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Juliette Huffman · Answer 1

10, 12, 14

Step-by-step explanation:

x-2, x, x+2

3x = 2 x ((x - 2) + (x + 2)) - 12

3x = 4x - 12

x = 12

x-2 = 10

x+2 = 14

check: (10 + 14) x 2 - 12 = 48 - 12 = 36 = 3 x 12