The sum of three consecutive even integers is -54. Find the integers?
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a € Z ; an integer. But it could be odd. An even integer by definition is:
u = 2a.
This shall be the smallest even integer in the Sum of three consecutive even integers
2a + 2(a + 1) + 2(a + 2) = -54
Solve for a:
2a + 2a + 2 + 2a + 4 = -54
6a + 6 = -54
6a = -60
a = -10.
u = 2a = -20.
And
-20 + -18 + -16 = -54.