SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is negative 48 find the smallest integer

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Question 919843: The sum of three consecutive even integers is negative 48 find the smallest integer
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the smallest integer
x + (x+2) + (x+4) = -48
3x = -54
x = -18, the smallest integer
The three consecutive even integers are: -18, -16, -14
and...checking
Sum = -48