Question 524694
Find 3 consecutive even integers if their sum, 
decreased by the third, equals-22. 
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1st: 2x-2
2nd: 2x
3rd: 2x+2
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sum - (2x+2) = -22
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6x-(2x+2) = -22
4x-2 = -22
4x = -20
x = -5
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1st: 2x-2 = -12
2nd: -10
3rd: -8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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