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the sum of three consecutive even integers is-258. find the three integers

Solution

the sum of three consecutive even integers is -258. find the three integers

Solution

The numbers : - 88, - 86, - 84

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 = - 258

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = - 258 : x = - 88

x + 2 = - 88 + 2 = - 86

x + 4 = - 88 + 4 = - 84

The numbers : - 88, - 86, - 84

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