SOLUTION: The sum of the first and third of three consecutive even integers is 148. Find the three even intergers

Question 895293: The sum of the first and third of three consecutive even integers is 148. Find the three even intergers
Answer by harpazo(655) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = first consecutive even number
x + 2 = second consucutive even number

x + 4 = third consecutive even number

x + x + 4 = 148
2x + 4 = 148

2x = 148 - 4

2x = 144
x = 144/2
x = 72
Here are the three consecutive even numbers:
72, 74 and 76.
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