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The sum of three consecutive even integers is 168. Find the integers.

Solution

The sum of three consecutive even integers is 168. Find the integers.

Solution

The numbers : 54, 56, 58

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 = 168

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 168 : x = 54

x + 2 = 54 + 2 = 56

x + 4 = 54 + 4 = 58

The numbers : 54, 56, 58

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