Question

The sum smaller and the larger of three consecutive even integers is 20. What are the 3 integers?

Answer 1

Let's assume the three numbers are `x, (x + 1) and (x + 2)`

Explanation:

(x) + (x + 2) = 20#

`2x + 2 = 20`

`2x = 18`

`x = 9`

The three integers are 9, 10 and 11.