SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 144. find the integers.

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Question 755148: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 144. find the integers.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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consecutive even integers: (x-2), x, (x+2)

(x-2) + x + (x+2) = 144
3x = 144
x = 48

The integers are 46, 48, and 50.