Question

The sum of three consecutive even integers is 138.Find the integers

Answer 1

The 3 integers are 44, 46, 48

Explanation:

The integers are:

Let the three consecutive even integers be denoted as :

x,x+2,x+4

x+x+2+x+4=138

3x+6=138

3x=138−6

3x=132

x=132/3

x=44

The integers are:

x=44

x+2=46

x+4=44+4=48