Question

The sum of three consecutive even integers is equal to $84$. Find the least number.

Answer 1

Let the three consecutive even integers be $x,x+2,x+4$
Given, their sum $=84$
$x+x+2+x+4=84$
$3x+6=84$
$3x=78$
$x=26$
Thus, the numbers are $26,28,30$ and the least number is $26$.