SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 72. Find the three integers

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Question 220518: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 72. Find the three integers
Answer by chibisan(131) About Me  (Show Source):
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1st integer : x
2nd : x+2 (+2 because even)
3rd : x+4 ( " )
x+x+2+x+4=72
3x + 6 = 72
3x = 66
x = 22
three consecutive even integers : 22,24,26