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Three times the smallest of three consecutive even integers is two more than twice the largest. Find the integers.
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consecutive even integers: (x-2), x, (x+2)
3(x-2) = 2 + 2(x+2)
3x-6 = 2x+6
x = -12
The integers are -14, -12, and -10.
