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There are 3 consecutive even integers that sum to 24. What is the value of the greatest integer?

User Chainwork
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x
x + 2
x + 4

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 24

3x + 6 = 24

3x = 18

x = 6

6 + 4 = 10

The value of the greatest integer is 10
User XVirtusX
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Answer:

10

Explanation:

x+x+2+x+4=24

3x+6 = 24

x=6

x+4=10

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