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6 May, 21:59

The sum of three consecutive even integers is 72. Let x represent the least consecutive integer.

What equation could be used to find the least consecutive integer?

What is the second consecutive integer?

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Second consecutive integer:

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  1. 6 May, 22:13
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    The integers are x, x + 2 and x + 4

    x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 72

    3x + 6 = 72

    3x = 72 - 6 = 66

    x = 66/3 = 22

    The least consecutive integer is 22

    The second consecutive integer is 24

    Therefore, the numbers are 22, 24 and 26
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