SOLUTION: The sum of the first and second of the three consecutive even intergers is 134. Find the three even intergers.

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Question 755357: The sum of the first and second of the three consecutive even intergers is 134. Find the three even intergers.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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First even integer = x
Second even integer = x + 2
Therefore, x + x+2 = 134 Total x's and number
2x + 2 = 134
2x = 134 - 2
2x = 132
x = 66
So, first even integer = 66
second even integer = 68
Total: 134
third even integer = 70
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