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13 February, 01:23

The first number of three consecutive even integers equals the sum of the second and third. Find the three numbers.

If x represents the smallest integer, then which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem?

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  1. 13 February, 01:42
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    2x+2=x+4
  2. 13 February, 01:48
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    The first integer (x) is equal to the consecutive even integers, x+2, x+4.

    x = (x+2) + (x+4)

    x = 2x + 6

    x - 6 = 2x

    x = - 6 (First integer)

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    -4 (Second integer)

    +4

    -2 (Third integer)

    Integers: - 6, - 4, - 2

    Equation: x = (x+2) + (x+4)
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