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Question 623760: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 6 more than 264. What are the integers. This is what i have so far, but i'm getting the wrong answer; i'm not getting the right answer, and i'm not sure what i did wrong. Please help and your answer will be appreciated.
x+x+2+x+4=270
3x+6=270.


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The sum of three consecutive even integers is 6 more than 264. What are the integers. This is what i have so far, but i'm getting the wrong answer; i'm not getting the right answer, and i'm not sure what i did wrong. Please help and your answer will be appreciated.
x+x+2+x+4=270
3x+6=270.
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3x = 264
x = 88
--> 88, 90 & 92
You did it right.


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Everything you have done so far is spot on correct. What did you do next?

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