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4 March, 10:23

the sum of three consecutive even integers is 36. Let X represent the first integer, x + 2 represent the second integer, and x + 4 represent the third integer. What equation can be used to find the first integer

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  1. 4 March, 10:27
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    Sum the 3 consecutive integers and equate to 36

    x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 36

    3x + 6 = 36 (subtract 6 from both sides)

    3x = 30 (divide both sides by 3)

    x = 10

    The 3 consecutive integers are

    10, 10 + 2, 10 + 4, that is

    10, 12, 14
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