The sum of three consecutive even integers is 36. let x represent the first integer, x + 2 represent the second integer, and x + 4 represent the third integer. what equation can be used to find the first integer

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Step-by-step explanation:

Sum the 3 consecutive integers and equate to 36

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = 36

3x + 6 = 36 ( subtract 6 from both sides )

3x = 30 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 10

The 3 consecutive integers are

10, 10 + 2, 10 + 4, that is

10, 12, 14