The sum of three consecutive even integers is 72. Let x represent the least consecutive integer.

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Manuel Fletcher

6 April, 07:12

The sum of three consecutive even integers is 72. Let x represent the least consecutive integer.

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Gabriela · Answer 1

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

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 72

3x + 6 = 72

3x = 72 - 6

3x = 66

x = 66/3

x = 22

x + 2 = 22 + 2 = 24

x + 4 = 22 + 4 = 26

so ur numbers are : 22,24,26