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Three times the greastest of three consecutive even integers exceeds twice the least by 38. Find the integers.
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Henry
1st integer = x,
2nd = x + 2,
3rd = x + 4,
3(x + 4) = 2x + 38,
3x + 12 = 2x + 38,
3x - 2x = 38 - 12.
x = 26,
x + 2 = 28.
x + 4 = 30.
The 3 even integers are: 26, 28, and 30.
2nd = x + 2,
3rd = x + 4,
3(x + 4) = 2x + 38,
3x + 12 = 2x + 38,
3x - 2x = 38 - 12.
x = 26,
x + 2 = 28.
x + 4 = 30.
The 3 even integers are: 26, 28, and 30.
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