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Question 260920: How do you solve this equation The sum of 3 consecutive even integers is fifty-four.The sum of the first 2 consecutive integers is 34.What is the 1st consecutive integer? Found 2 solutions by Greenfinch, richwmiller:Answer by Greenfinch(383) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If first number is n, the numbers are n, n+2, n+4
Total is thus 3n + 6 = 54
so 3n = 48
n = 16
First two numbers are 16 and 18 = 34
