SOLUTION: Twice the first of three consecutive even integers minus the third equals 36. Find the number

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Question 175350: Twice the first of three consecutive even integers minus the third equals 36. Find the number
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Call the smallest even number
The next larger even number is
The next larger even number is
Given:



The numbers are 40,42 and 44
check:



OK

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