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Solve find the smallest of three consecutive even integers whose sum is -30

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3 consecutive even integers...x, x + 2, x + 4

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = -30
3x + 6 = -30
3x = -30 - 6
3x = -36
x = -36/3
x = -12

x + 2 = -12 + 2 = -10
x + 4 = -12 + 4 = - 8

ur numbers are : -8,-10,-12......with the smallest being - 12
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