SOLUTION: the sum of three even consecutive integers is 596. what are the numbers

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Question 955422: the sum of three even consecutive integers is 596. what are the numbers
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Smokeyv7:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sum of three consecutive integers is 596. what are the numbers
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1st:: x-1
2nd:: x
3rd: x+1
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Equation:
Sum = 596
3x = 596
x = 198 2/3
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Note:: That is not an integer.
Please check you post.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Smokeyv7(1) About Me  (Show Source):