SOLUTION: One-fifth the sum of three consecutive even integers is −6. Find the largest integer.

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Question 880978: One-fifth the sum of three consecutive even integers is −6. Find the largest integer.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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One-fifth the sum of three consecutive even integers is −6. Find the largest integer.------
1st: 2x-2
2nd: 2x
3rd: 2x+2
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Equation:
sum = 5*-6
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6x = 5*-6
x = -5
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1st: 2x-2 = -12
2nd: -10
3rd: -8
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Largest = 2x+2 = -8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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