word problem: Find three consecutive even integers such that

[Guest]

Solve the following algebracially:Find three consecutive even integers such that the product of the smallest integer and the middle integer is eight less than eleven times the larger integer?

 

[royhaas]

Solve $\displaystyle (2n-2)(2n) = 11(2n+2)-8$.

 

[Denis]

Ashley, do you understand why 2n-2 , 2n , 2n+2 represent 3 consecutive even integers?

If not, remember that n is ANY integer; ANY integer multiplied by 2 = even integer; capish?