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the sum of three consecutive even integers is 228. find the three integers

Solution

the sum of three consecutive even integers is 228. find the three integers

Solution

The numbers : 74, 76, 78

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 228

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 228 : x = 74

x + 2 = 74 + 2 = 76

x + 4 = 74 + 4 = 78

The numbers : 74, 76, 78

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