The sum of three consecutive even integers is 36. Let x represent the first integer, x + 2 represent the second integer, and x +

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The sum of three consecutive even integers is 36. Let x represent the first integer, x + 2 represent the second integer, and x +

4 represent the third integer.
Which equation can be used to find the first integer?

a. 2x + 6 = 36

b. 3x + 6 = 36

c. 3x + 36 = 2x + 6

d. 3x = 2x + 6

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2 answers:

Karo-lina-s [1.5K] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-08T20:40:27+03:00

Karo-lina-s [1.5K]3 years ago

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B.
It will give you a value of 10 for x, which is the first integer you should need.
x+2 : 10+2=12
x+4 : 10+4=14
10+12+14=36

tekilochka [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-08T23:03:40+03:00

tekilochka [14]3 years ago

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Answer:

3x+6=36

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