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Find three consecutive even integers whose sum is negative twelve

Solution

Find three consecutive even integers whose sum is negative twelve

Solution

The numbers : - 6, - 4, - 2

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

The numbers : - 6, - 4, - 2

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