Question 259764
The sum of three consecutive even integers is 72.
Write an equation you would use to find the integers. 
x + (x + 1) + (x + 3) = 72
x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 72
4x = 72
x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 72 
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The last one works.
x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 72
3x + 6 = 72
3x = 66
x = 22
--> 22, 24 & 26
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I would do it the easy way, tho.
72/3 = 24 which is the middle number.
--> 22, 24 & 26