SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is the same as twice the smallest of these integers.

Question 13429: The sum of three consecutive even integers is the same as twice the smallest of these integers.
Answer by akmb1215(68) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You first need to name the three consecutive even integers using the name variable. I am going to call them n, n+2, and n+4 (we are doing +2 and +4 because even numbers are two apart...think about 2, 4, and 6 for example). When you add these together and set it equal to twice the smallest, you get the equation . To solve, first combine like terms to get . Move the 3n to the right side of the equal sign to get . Divide by -1 to solve for n to get . Your three consecutive even integers are -6, -4, and -2.
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