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The sum of three consecutive even integers is 156. Find the integers

Solution

The sum of three consecutive even integers is 156. Find the integers

Solution

The numbers : 50, 52, 54

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 = 156

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 156 : x = 50

x + 2 = 50 + 2 = 52

x + 4 = 50 + 4 = 54

The numbers : 50, 52, 54

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