SOLUTION: Hey, I have a problem I've been stuck on for a while and can't seem to solve: Find three consecutive even integers such that twice the largest, increased by eight, equals twelve.

Question 1098129: Hey, I have a problem I've been stuck on for a while and can't seem to solve: Find three consecutive even integers such that twice the largest, increased by eight, equals twelve.
I've already tried doing it multiple different ways (example: x+x+2+3(x+4)+8=12) and I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I just can't seem to set up the equation right. If you guys could help that would be amazing, thank you so much!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Integers, x, x+2, x+4

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The integers: -2, 0, 2.

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