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07-09-2017
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Algebra 1: Consecutive Integers
If the sum of the first two consecutive even integers is equal to three times the third what are the three integers

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07-09-2017

x equals the smallest. x+2 equals the next largest and x+4 equals the third largest.

x+(x+2)= 3(x+4)
2x+2= 3x+12
2x= 3x+10
-x=10
x=-10

Final answer: -10, -8, -6

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