Question

The sum of three consecutive even integers is 72 Letx represent the first integer, x + 2 represent the second integer, and x + 1

represent the third integer
Which equation can be used to find the first integer?
2x + 64 = 72
3x + 72 - 2x + 6
3x + 2x + 6
3x + 6 = 72

Answer 1

3x+6=72

Explanation:

1.st integer is x

2.nd is x+2

Thrd is x+4

So the sum is x+x+2+x+4=3x+6=72