SOLUTION: The smallest of three consecutive even integers is 8 less than :3 times the largest. Find the integers tljohnson510@yahoo. Com

Question 491528: The smallest of three consecutive even integers is 8 less than :3 times the largest. Find the integers tljohnson510@yahoo. Com
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The smallest of three consecutive even integers is 8 less than :3 times the largest.
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1st: 2x-2
2nd: 2x
3rd: 2x+2
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Equation:
2x-2 = 3(2x+2)- 8
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2x-2 = 6x+6-8
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2x-2 = 6x-2
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2x = 6x
x = 0
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1st: -2
2nd: 0
3rd: 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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