Problema Solution

Find three consecutive even integers with the sum of -84

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The three consecutive even integers can be written as: x - 2, x and x + 2, where 'x' is even integer.

(x - 2) + x + (x + 2) = -84

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x = -28

- 28 - 2 = -30

- 28 + 2 = -26

The three consecutive even integers are -26, -28 and -30.