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Question 897552
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Find three consecutive even integers such that the sum of twice the smallest and 4 times the largest is 304
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consecutive even integers: (x-2), x, (x+2)
2(x-2) + 4(x+2) = 304
2x-4 + 4x+8 = 304
6x + 4 = 304
x = (304-4)/6 = 50
The integers are 48, 50, and 52.