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There are 3 consecutive even integers that add up to 42. What is the value of the greatest integer?

Solution

There are 3 consecutive even integers that add up to 42. What is the value of the greatest integer?

Solution

The largest number : 16

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 = 42

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 42 : x = 12

x + 2 = 12 + 2 = 14

x + 4 = 12 + 4 = 16

Select the largest solution:

16

The largest number : 16

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