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Find 3 consecutive even integers such that the sum of twice the smallest number and 3 times the largest is 42

User Nktoronto
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Answer:

6,8 and 10

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User Logan Serman
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integers n, n+2 , n+4

2n + 3(n+4) = 42

2n + 3n +12 = 43

5n +12 = 42

5n = 30

n = 6

integers 6, 8 ,10

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