SOLUTION: The sum of the first and third of three consecutive even integers is 144. Find the three even integers.

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Question 620778: The sum of the first and third of three consecutive even integers is 144. Find the three even integers.
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Hi,

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Find the three even integers.

  x + (x+4) = 144

    2x = 140

     x = 70

 The three consecutive even integers are 70, 72, 74