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  • 02-10-2016
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The sum of three consecutive even integers is 72. Let x represent the least consecutive integer.

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texaschic101
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  • 02-10-2016
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
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