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the sum of three of three consectutive even integers is 174. Find the integers

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of three consectutive even integers is 174. Find the integers.
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1st: 2x
2nd: 2x+2
3rd: 2x+4
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Equation:
2x + 2x+2 + 2x+4 = 174
6x+6 = 174
6x = 168
x = 28
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1st: 2*28 = 56
2nd: 58
3rd: 60
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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