SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even intergers is less than or equal to 42. Find the largest set of these numbers
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Question 356493: The sum of three consecutive even intergers is less than or equal to 42. Find the largest set of these numbers
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x, x+2 & x+4 be the three integers.
x+x+2+x+4<=42
3x<=42-6
3x<=36
x<=36/3
x<=12 ans.
Proof:
Let x=11.9
11.9+13.9+15.9<=42
41.7<=42
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