Find three consecutive even integers such that their sum is 12 less than twice the smallest.

Stephanie Hunter

Stephanie Hunter

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2022-07-26

Find three consecutive even integers such that their sum is 12 less than twice the smallest.

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Wayne Everett

Wayne Everett

Beginner2022-07-27Added 19 answers

Suppose three consecutive even integers are = n, n+2, n+4
n + n + n + 2 + n + 4 = 2 n 12 3 n + 6 = 2 n 12 n = 18
Integers are -18, -16, -14

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