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Question 626933
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Find three consecutive even integers whose sum is 38 more than four times the largest integer.
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Let the consecutive even integers be: (2n-2), 2n and (2n+2).
Their sum =
The largest integer =
By problem i.e. Sum - 4 x Largest Integer = 38
Thus, the three consecutive integers are: -48, -46 and -44
