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Three consecutive even integers add to −6. What are these integers?

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Define the numbers

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Let the first even number be x

1st even number = x

2nd even number = x + 2

3rd even number = x + 4

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Form the equation and solve

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x + x + 2 + x + 4 = -6

3x + 6 = -6

3x = - 12

x = -4

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Find the numbers

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1st even number = x = -4

2nd even number = x + 2 = -4 + 2 = -2

3rd even number = x + 4 = -4 + 4 = 0

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Answers: The numbers are -4, -2 and 0

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