SOLUTION: Trying to set up an equation for the following word problem. If the first and third of three consecutive even integers are added, the result is 22 less than 3 times the 2nd inte

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: Trying to set up an equation for the following word problem. If the first and third of three consecutive even integers are added, the result is 22 less than 3 times the 2nd inte      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 592240: Trying to set up an equation for the following word problem.
If the first and third of three consecutive even integers are added, the result is 22 less than 3 times the 2nd integer.

Thanks!

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + x + 4 = 3(x + 2) - 22