Question 48843
The sum of three consecutive even integers is -24. Find the largest integer.

Let the first integer be x, the next consecutive even integer be, (x+2) and the third consecutive even integer be (x+4).

Their sum = -24

x + (x+2) + (x+4) = -24

3x + 6 = -24

3x = -30

x = -10

(x+2) = -8

(x+4) = -6

The largest integer is -6.