Question

Write an equation to represent the following relationship among integers: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 30 more than the smallest integer

Answer 1

Hello,

Let's 2k-2,2k,2k+2 the 3 even integers

2k-2+(2k)+(2k+2)=30+2k-2
==>4k=28
==>k=7
The 3 integers ared 2*7-2=12, 2*7=14,2*7+2=16
12+14+16=42=30+12