Question

Find three consecutive even integers such that the sum of the smallest and the largest is 36.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The consecutive even integers are (2n-2), (2n), and (2n+2), where n is an integer.

(2n-2) + (2n+2) = 36

4n = 36

n = 9

(2n-2) = 16

(2n) = 18

(2n+2) = 20