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The sum of three consecutive even integers is −24. Find the value of the greatest of the three.

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Answer:

-6 is the value of the gretest of the tree.

Explanation:

Let's assume 2k the smallest

2k+2 and 2k+4 the others.

2k+2k+2 + 2k+4 =-24

6k+6=-24

k+1=-4

k=-5

the greatest is 2k+4=2*(-5)+4=-6

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