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The sum of the first and third of three consecutive integers is 140. find the three even integers
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The sum of the first and third of three consecutive integers is 140. find the three even integers

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Let the three consecutive even integers be x - 2, x and x + 2
x - 2 + x + 2 = 140
2x = 140
x = 140/2 = 70

The three even integers are 68, 70 and 72.
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