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The sum of three consecutive even integers is negative twelve. Find the smaller integer.

Solution

The sum of three consecutive even integers is negative twelve. Find the smaller integer.

Solution

The smallest number : - 6

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 = - 12

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = - 12 : x = - 6

x + 2 = - 6 + 2 = - 4

x + 4 = - 6 + 4 = - 2

Select the smallest solution:

- 6

The smallest number : - 6

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