SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is -24. Find the integers.

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Question 450106: The sum of three consecutive even integers is -24. Find the integers.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ewatrrr:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-24/3 = -8, the middle number
--> -10, -8, -6

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Let x, (x+2) and (x+4) represent the three consecutive even integers
Question states***
x+ (x+2) + (x+4)= -24
3x = -30
x = -10 The three consecutive even integers are -10,-8,-6
CHECKING our Answer***
-10 + -8 + -6 = -24
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