Three consecutive even integers add to −6. what are these integers?

Define the numbers

Let the first even number be x
1st even number = x
2nd even number = x + 2
3rd even number = x + 4


Form the equation and solve

 x + x + 2 + x + 4 = -6
3x + 6 = -6
3x = - 12
x = -4


Find the numbers

1st even number = x = -4
2nd even number = x + 2 = -4 + 2 = -2
3rd even number = x + 4 = -4 + 4 = 0


Answers: The numbers are -4, -2 and 0

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