Question

If the sum of three consecutive even integers is 240, what is the smallest of the three integers?

Answer 1

Consecutive even integers differ by 2.

Let x be the first even integer
x+2 is the second of the consecutive even integers
x +4 is the third

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 240

3x + 6 = 240

3x = 234

x = ? @monicaj5

Answer 2

x=78 ?

Answer 3

Correct @monicaj5