SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 480. Find the three integers

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Question 833110: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 480. Find the three integers
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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A + B + C = 480
B = A + 2
C = A + 4
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Substitute the values
A + B + C = 480
A + (A+2) + (A+4) = 480
Add
3A + 6 = 480
Subtract 6 from each side
3A = 474
Divide each side by 3
A = 158
therefore B = 160 and C = 162
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add them together to prove
158 + 160 + 162 does indeed equal 480
Success!