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find three consecutive even integers whose sum is-18

Solution

find three consecutive even integers whose sum is -18

Solution

The numbers : - 8, - 6, - 4

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 = - 18

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = - 18 : x = - 8

x + 2 = - 8 + 2 = - 6

x + 4 = - 8 + 4 = - 4

The numbers : - 8, - 6, - 4

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