Question 481941
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Hi,
Let x,(x+2),(x+4) represent the three consecutive even integers
Question states***
  x = 5(x+4) - 4
 -16 = 4x
   x = -4, the smallest.  -4,-2,0 are the three consecutive even integers

CHECKING our Answer***
 -4 = 5*0 - 4