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Three consecutive even integers sum to 252. Which integers are they?
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Let's denote the three consecutive even integers as \( x \), \( x + 2 \), and \( x + 4 \), where \( x \) is the first even integer.
According to the problem, the sum of these integers is 252:
\[
x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 252
\]
Now, we can simplify this equation:
\[
3x + 6 = 252
\]
Next, we will isolate \( x \). Start by subtracting 6 from both sides:
\[
3x = 252 - 6
\]
\[
3x = 246
\]
Now, divide both sides by 3:
\[
x = \frac{246}{3}
\]
\[
x = 82
\]
Now that we have the first even integer \( x = 82 \), we can find the other two integers:
1. The first integer: \( x = 82 \)
2. The second integer: \( x + 2 = 84 \)
3. The third integer: \( x + 4 = 86 \)
Thus, the three consecutive even integers are:
\[
\boxed{82}, \boxed{84}, \text{ and } \boxed{86}
\]
To confirm, we can check their sum:
\[
82 + 84 + 86 = 252
\]
This is correct, verifying that the integers are indeed 82, 84, and 86.
According to the problem, the sum of these integers is 252:
\[
x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 252
\]
Now, we can simplify this equation:
\[
3x + 6 = 252
\]
Next, we will isolate \( x \). Start by subtracting 6 from both sides:
\[
3x = 252 - 6
\]
\[
3x = 246
\]
Now, divide both sides by 3:
\[
x = \frac{246}{3}
\]
\[
x = 82
\]
Now that we have the first even integer \( x = 82 \), we can find the other two integers:
1. The first integer: \( x = 82 \)
2. The second integer: \( x + 2 = 84 \)
3. The third integer: \( x + 4 = 86 \)
Thus, the three consecutive even integers are:
\[
\boxed{82}, \boxed{84}, \text{ and } \boxed{86}
\]
To confirm, we can check their sum:
\[
82 + 84 + 86 = 252
\]
This is correct, verifying that the integers are indeed 82, 84, and 86.
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