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The even integer can be represented by the expression $\"\"$ .

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Three consecutive even integers are $\"\"$ .

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The word $\"\"$ sum $\"\"$ indicates addition operation and its symbol $\"\"$ .

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The word $\"\"$ three consecutive even integers $\"\"$ that have a sum of 54 $\"\"$ indicates the equation $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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The equation $\"\"$ .

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Group like terms.

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$\"\"$

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Combine like terms.

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$\"\"$

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Apply subtraction property of equality: If $\"\"$ then $\"\"$ .

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Subtract 6 from each side.

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$

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$\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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Apply division property of equality: If $\"\"$ then $\"\"$ .

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Divide each side by 6.

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$\"\"$

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Cancel common terms.

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$\"\"$ .

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The even integers are

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$\"\"$ ,

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$\"\"$ and \ \

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$\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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Three consecutive even integers are 16, 18 and 20.