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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is less than 60. What are the highest possible integers?
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the three consecutive even integers can be written as
2x-2, 2x and 2x + 2
where x is integer
the sum of the three consecutive even numbers is less than 60
(2x - 2)+ 2x + (2x + 2) < 60
by solving we find
x<10
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the highest possible integer for x would be 9 thus the highest possible integers are:
2*9-2 = 16
2*9 = 18
2*9 + 2 = 20