Question

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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Equation:

Second consecutive integer:

Answer 1

@Awolflover1 can you please help

Answer 2

please help my grade is resting on this quiz

Answer 3

hey @Cas_fangirl_14 do you think you can help me

Answer 4

I haven't learned this yet. Sorry. :(

Answer 5

do you know anyone who does?

Answer 6

The problem statement tells you to let the first integer be x. What is an algebraic expression for the next consecutive integer? of the next one after that?

Answer 7

First integer: x
Second int. : ?
Third int. : ?

Answer 8

If you're unsure, please look up the word "consecutive." Then look up the phrase "consecutive integers."

Answer 9

i looked it up but i still dont understand the problem

Answer 10

suppose first 24,next 26,next28,...
or 24,24+2,24+4 ,...
if first x then next two are...

Answer 11

24+6?

Answer 12

i asked if first x ,then next even integer is ...

Answer 13

next even integer is x+2
now what is the next even integer?

Answer 14

2+4

Answer 15

im not good at this sorry

Answer 16

if first 10 next even integer 10+2,and next even integer is 10+4,...
similarly if first x is even integer
then next even integer is x+2
and next even integer is...

Answer 17

next even integer is x+4
now x+x+2+x+4=72
find x

Answer 18

sshayer's example, suppose first 24,next 26,next28,...
or 24,24+2,24+4 ,..., refers to CONSECUTIVE EVEN INTEGERS. 24, 26, 28, ..., are all even.

In this problem you are asked to represent and evaluate 3 consecutive integers, meaning that the difference between the 1st and 2nd is 1, the diff between the 2nd and 3rd is also 1, and so on.

So, if the first integer is represented by x, the next consecutive integer is .... ? ?

Answer 19

i think question wants even consecutive integers.

Answer 20

22 + 24 + 28?

Answer 21

am i right @mathmale sorry to bother you again

Answer 22

22+24+26 my bad

Answer 23

yes you are right with these bc. 22+24+26 =72

Answer 24

I am sorry that my EXAMPLE has caused confusion.
Yes, you are to find 3 consecutive integers.

If the first integer is x,
what is the next integer?
the next?

(3 in all).

You'll need to practice converting word problems such as this one into appropriate symbols and equations.

The sum of the 3 consec. int. is 72:

x + ( ) + ( ) = 72
second int. third int.