SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is -102. List the numbers from smallest to largest:

Question 1055161: The sum of three consecutive even integers is -102. List the numbers from smallest to largest:

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The sum of three consecutive even integers is -102. List the numbers from smallest to largest:

Answer by ikleyn(52794) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let x be the middle of the three consecutive integers.
Then the integers are (x-2), x and (x+2).

Their sum is (x-2) + x + (x+2) = 3x.

So, 3x = -102.

Hence, x = = -34.

The numbers are -36, -34 and -32.

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