SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive even integers is less than or equal to 42. Find the largest se of these numbers.

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Question 96549: The sum of three consecutive even integers is less than or equal to 42. Find the largest se of these numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of three consecutive even integers is less than or equal to 42. Find the largest se of these numbers.
EQUATION:
x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 42
3x+3 = 42
3x = 39
x = 13
x+1=14
x+2=15
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Stan H.