The sum of three consecutive even integers is 54. Find the least integer among them.

Question: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 54. Find the least integer among them.

Solution:
Let us consider three consecutive even integers be x, x + 2 and x + 4

According to the question,
x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 54
⇒ 3x + 6 = 54
⇒ 3x = 48
⇒ x = 16

Hence, the least integer = 16