SOLUTION: Find three consecutive even integers whose sum is -624.

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Question 536834: Find three consecutive even integers whose sum is -624.
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Three consecutive even integers are n, n+2 and n+4.


There is a difference of two between consecutive even integers. For example 2 and 4.


Their sum is n + n+2 + n+4 = 3n+6.


Their sum = -624


3n+6=-624


Subtract 6 from each side.


3n=-630


Divide both sides by 3.


n = -210.


The integers are -210, -208 and -206.

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