To find: The integers for the given situation.
Answer to Problem 14WE
The integers are 14,16,18.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 30 more than the largest integer.
Calculation:
Let the small even integer as x .
So, next even consecutive integer is
The third largest even consecutive integer is
The sum of x ,
So, equation could be formed as
Combine like terms,
Subtract both sides 6,
Subtract both sides x ,
Divide both sides by 2.
Smallest integer =14
Second consecutive even integer
The largest integer is
Conclusion: The integers are 14,16,18.
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