Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.2 - Solving Multi-Step Equations - Exercises - Page 18: 49

Answer

$16,~18,~20$

Work Step by Step

Three consecutive even integers can be written as: $$2n, ~2n+2,~2n+4$$ Their sum is $54$: $$2n+2n+2+2n+4=54$$ Collect like terms: $$6n+6=54$$ Solve for $n$: $$6n=54-6$$ $$6n=48$$ $$n=\frac{48}{6}=8$$ These numbers are: $$2\cdot 8,~2\cdot 8+2,~2\cdot 8+4$$ $$16,~18,~20$$
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