SOLUTION: Three times the greatest of three consecutive even integers exceeds twice the least by 38. Find the integers.
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Question 331065: Three times the greatest of three consecutive even integers exceeds twice the least by 38. Find the integers.
Answer by neatmath(302) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Three consecutive even integers are
x, x+2, x+4
given
distribute
simplify
Thus, the 3 even integers are 26, 28, and 30.
I hope this helps!
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