Find three consecutive even integers such that the sum of the first integer and three times the third integer is 64 more than the second integer

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anonymous · Answer

If you assume n is the smallest of the even integers, how could you write the next two interns of n, since they are 2 and 4 units away, respectively?

zzr0ck3r · Answer

hint: letting n be the first even integer, then the next is n+2, what would the next be?

anonymous · Answer

Supoose the smallest integer is 18, the using zzr0ck3r's expression the next integer would be 18 +2 = 20.  What is the third of the integers in terms of n?

anonymous · Answer

I get the point thanks

anonymous · Answer

Can you set-up the equation?

anonymous · Answer

n+3(n+4)=n+66

anonymous · Answer

Yes!!! you are right. I must be getting punchy!

anonymous · Answer

Now you are set.  Solve for n, then complete the sequence.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for your help

anonymous · Answer

You are welcome.