The problem involves finding three consecutive even integers that sum to 54, expressed in terms of a variable representing even integers.
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The sum of the digits in 104 is 1 + 0 + 4 = 5.dbmorpher said:Homework Statement
An even integer can be written as the expression 2n. Find three consecutive even integers with a sum of 54.Homework Equations
None, this was a challenge question.The Attempt at a Solution
I got that the sum of the digits in 104 (2*52) equals 54 but cannot see any other solutions.
Mark44 said:The sum of the digits in 104 is 1 + 0 + 4 = 5.