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The sum of three consecutive even integers is negative twelve. Find the smaller integer.

Solución

The sum of three consecutive even integers is negative twelve. Find the smaller integer.

Solución

The smallest number : - 6

Pasos de solución

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 2

Consecutive number 2 : x + 4

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = - 12

Resolver

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = - 12 : x = - 6

x + 2 = - 6 + 2 = - 4

x + 4 = - 6 + 4 = - 2

Select the smallest solution:

- 6

The smallest number : - 6

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