The sum of three consecutive even integers is 282. Find the integers.
WORK:
x+x+2+x+4=282
3x+6=282
3x=278
x= not an integer
Where did I mess up?
Your methodology is correct, but you've made an arithmetic mistake:
3x=282−6=276
x=92
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