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the sum of three consecutive even integers is-222

Solution

the sum of three consecutive even integers is -222

Solution

The numbers : - 76, - 74, - 72

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 = - 222

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = - 222 : x = - 76

x + 2 = - 76 + 2 = - 74

x + 4 = - 76 + 4 = - 72

The numbers : - 76, - 74, - 72

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