Write an equation to represent the following relationship among integers: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 30 more than the smallest integer

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Kendall Cook

5 June, 21:45

Write an equation to represent the following relationship among integers: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 30 more than the smallest integer

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Meghan Trujillo · Answer 1

Hello,

Let's 2k-2,2k, 2k+2 the 3 even integers

2k-2 + (2k) + (2k+2) = 30+2k-2

==>4k=28

==>k=7

The 3 integers ared 2*7-2=12, 2*7=14,2*7+2=16

12+14+16=42=30+12