Let represent the least even integer.
The next greater consecutive even integer .
The greatest of the three odd integers .
The sum of three consecutive even integers is .
Write an equation for the current situation.
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(Combine like terms)
According to subtraction property of equality: Subtract 6 from each side.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
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(Apply additive identity property:
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(Subtract:
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According to division property of equality: Divide each side by 3.
\ (Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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The three consecutive even integers are .
The three consecutive even integers are .