Question

The sum of three consecutive even integers is 42. find the integer

Answer 1

Let the three consecutive even numbers be x,x+2,x+4

Sum of three consecutive even numbers=42

x+x+2+x+4=42

3x+6=42

3x=42-6

3x=36

x=36/2→12

The numbers are:-

→12

→12+2=14

→12+4=16

Answer 2

Answer:13,14,15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one integer be = x( the integers

Second integer = x+1. are

Third integer =x+1+1=x+2 consecutive)

According to question.

x+(x+1)+(x+2)=42

x+x+1+x+2=42

3x +3 = 42

3x =42 -3

3x = 39

x = 39/3

x = 13

The integers are

x=13

x+1=13+1=14

x+2= 13+2 = 15