SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is -24. Find the integers.

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Question 450106: The sum of three consecutive even integers is -24. Find the integers.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ewatrrr:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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-24/3 = -8, the middle number
--> -10, -8, -6

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x, (x+2) and (x+4) represent the three consecutive even integers

Question states***

 x+ (x+2) + (x+4)= -24

 3x = -30

  x = -10  The three consecutive even integers are -10,-8,-6



CHECKING our Answer***

 -10 + -8 + -6 = -24