SOLUTION: the sum of three consecutive even integers is equal to 2 greater than the first integer, what are the three consecutive integers ?

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Question 988109: the sum of three consecutive even integers is equal to 2 greater than the first integer, what are the three consecutive integers ?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 consecutive even integers: (x-2), x, (x+2)

(x-2) + x + (x+2) = (x-2) + 2
3x = x - 2 + 2
3x = x
2x = 0
x = 0

The integers are -2, 0, and 2.