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Question 113314: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 114 what is the answer???
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The sum of three consecutive even integers is 114 what is the answer???
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Even integers are always multiples of 2.
1st: 2x
2nd: 2x+2
3rd: 2x+4
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EQUATION:
2x + 2x+2 + 2x+4 = 114
6x + 6 = 114
6x = 108
x = 18---------
2x = 36
2x+2 = 38
2x+4 = 40
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Stan H.