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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.

Which equation can be used to find the first integer?

3x = 2x + 6

2x + 6 = 36

3x + 6 = 36

3x + 36 = 2x + 6

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stefrheart
To start this, try to place it all together.

(x)+(x+2)+(x+4)=36

Then you start to combine so that it looks like this:

3x+6=36

I believe that is one of the choices. Do you need more explanation? 

Answer:

C. [tex]3x+6=36[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x represent the first integer, [tex]x+2[/tex] represent the second integer, and [tex]x+4[/tex] represent the third integer.

The sum of these integers would be [tex]x+x+2+x+4[/tex].

We have been given that the sum of three consecutive even integers is 36. We can represent this information in an equation as:

[tex]x+x+2+x+4=36[/tex]

Combine like terms:

[tex]3x+6=36[/tex]

Therefore, the equation [tex]3x+6=36[/tex] can be used find the first integer.

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