2. the sum of three consecutive even integers is 36. let x represent the least consecutive integer. what equation could be used to find the least consecutive integer? what is the least consecutive integer? enter your answers in the boxes. equation: least consecutive integer:

It is already given in the question

that the smallest of the three even integers is = x

Then

The second even integer = x + 2

The largest even integer = x + 4

Then the equation can be written as

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 36

3x + 6 = 36

3x = 36 - 6

3x = 30

x = 30/3

= 10

From the above deduction, we can easily conclude that the least consecutive integer is 10. I hope that the procedure is clear enough for you to understand.