22, 24, 26
Explanation:
2n - 2 + 2n + 2n + 2 = 72
6n = 72
n = 72/6
n = 12
∴ so three consecutive even integers whose sum is 72 :
2n - 2
= 2(12) - 2
= 24 - 2
= 22
2n
= 2(12)
= 24
2n + 2
= 2(12) + 2
= 24 + 2
= 26
verification
22 + 24 + 26
= 46 + 26
= 72 ✓✓