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The sum of three consecutive even integers is-108

Solution

The sum of three consecutive even integers is -108

Solution

The numbers : - 38, - 36, - 34

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = - 108

Solve

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = - 108 : x = - 38

x + 2 = - 38 + 2 = - 36

x + 4 = - 38 + 4 = - 34

The numbers : - 38, - 36, - 34

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