I want to find three consecutive even integers such that the sum of twice the first and third is 40

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2022-09-04

I want to find three consecutive even integers such that the sum of twice the first and third is 40

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Lena Ibarra

Lena Ibarra

Beginner2022-09-05Added 13 answers

Three consecutive numbers means x, x+1, x+2.
Twice the first means 2x, the third is x+2
Sum them and equal 40:
2 x + x + 2 = 40
3 x + 2 = 40
3 x = 38
x = 38 3

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