SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 36. Let x represent the least consecutive integer. What equation could be used to find the least consecutive integer? What is th

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Question 1048010: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 36. Let x represent the least consecutive integer.
What equation could be used to find the least consecutive integer?
What is the least consecutive integer?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + (x+2) + (x+4) = 36
Solving for x
x = 10, the least consecutive integer
AND
10 + 12 + 14 = 36 CHECKS!