If the sum of three consecutive even integers is 12 , what is the first of the three even integers? (Hint: If x and x+2 represent the first two consecutive even integers, then how would the third consecutive even integer be represented?)The first of the three even integers is □
Q. If the sum of three consecutive even integers is 12 , what is the first of the three even integers? (Hint: If x and x+2 represent the first two consecutive even integers, then how would the third consecutive even integer be represented?)The first of the three even integers is □
Define Even Integers: Let x be the first even integer.The second even integer is x+2.The third even integer is x+4.
Set Up Equation: Set up the equation: x+(x+2)+(x+4)=12.
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms: 3x+6=12.
Subtract and Simplify: Subtract 6 from both sides: 3x=12−6.
Solve for x: Solve for x: 3x=6.
Divide and Calculate: Divide both sides by 3: x=36.
Divide and Calculate: Divide both sides by 3: x=36.Calculate the value of x: x=2.
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