Question

If the sum of three consecutive even integers is -30, what are the integers?

Answer 1

Three even integers are `-12`, `-10` and `-8`.

Explanation:

Let the three even integers be `x`, `x+2` and `x+4`. Hence,

`x+x+2+x+4=-30` or

`3x+6=-30` or `3x=-30-6=-36`

or `x=-36/3=-12`

Hence three even integers are `-12`, `-10` and `-8`.