SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 240. Find the integers by setting up and solving an equation.
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Question 25102: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 240. Find the integers by setting up and solving an equation.
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the three consectuive integers be x, x+2, and x+4
x+x+2+x+4=240
3x+6=240
3x=234
x=78
78+2=80
78+4=82
Hence the 3 numbers are 78, 80, and 82.
Paul.
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