SOLUTION: The sum of the interior angles of a triangle can be represented by consecutive even integers. Find the first of the three integers.

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Question 578757:
The sum of the interior angles of a triangle can be represented by consecutive even integers. Find the first of the three integers.

Answer by dfrazzetto(283) About Me  (Show Source):
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consecutive even integers:
2n, 2n+2, 2n+4
interior angles of a triangle always sum to 180
2n+2n+2+2n+4 = 180
6n+6=180
6n= 174
n = 29
First integer is 2n = 2(29) = 58
CHECK:
58 + 60 + 62 = 180 √