SOLUTION: The sum of 3 consecutive even integers is 294 what are the integers?

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Question 437071: The sum of 3 consecutive even integers is 294 what are the integers?
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

3 consecutive even integers

Let x, (x+2) and (x+4)  represent the 3 consecutive even integers

Question states***

 x + (x+2) + (x+4) = 294

    3x = 288

     x = 96   The 3 consecutive even integers are 96,98,100

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 96+98+100 = 294

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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294/3 = 98, the middle integer
--> 96, 98, 100