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the sum of three consecutive even integers is 84. What is the smallest of these integers?

Solution

the sum of three consecutive even integers is 84. What is the smallest of these integers?

Solution

The smallest number : 26

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 = 84

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 84 : x = 26

x + 2 = 26 + 2 = 28

x + 4 = 26 + 4 = 30

Select the smallest solution:

26

The smallest number : 26

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