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The sum of three consecutive even integers is 72. Let x represent the least consecutive integer.


What equation could be used to find the least consecutive integer?


What is the second consecutive integer?




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nobillionaireNobley

The integers are x, x + 2 and x + 4

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 72
3x + 6 = 72
3x = 72 - 6 = 66
x = 66/3 = 22

The least consecutive integer is 22
The second consecutive integer is 24
Therefore, the numbers are 22, 24 and 26

SquishyUnicorn013

Answer:  

The equation is 3x + 6 = 72

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