Question

the sum of three consecutive even integers is 72. 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? responses 3x

Answer 1

3x+6=72 gives you the value of x, the first integer.

Explanation:

we let the integers be x, x+2, x+4.

the sum is x+x+2+x+4=3x+6

3x+6=72 would be good enough for an equation.