SOLUTION: Twice the first of three consecutive even integers minus the third equals 36. Find the number

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Question 175354: Twice the first of three consecutive even integers minus the third equals 36. Find the number
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the consecutive even numbers be----->system%28x=1st%2Cx%2B2=2nd%2Cx%2B4=3rd%29
As per condition,
2highlight%28x%29-highlight%28x%2B4%29=36
x=36-4
x=highlight%2832%29, 1st even number
32%2B2=highlight%2834%29, 2nd
32%2B4=highlight%2836%29, 3rd
Check,
2%2A32-36=36
72-36=36
36=36
Thank you,
Jojo