Sum of integers

The sum of 3 consecutive even integers is 84, what is the smallest of these 3 integers ?

smallest integer = n

n+ (n+2) + (n+4) = 84

3n +6 = 84  | -6

3n = 84 - 6

3n = 78 | :3

n = 78/3

n = 26

The 3 consecutive even integers are 26  28  30

The sum is 26+28+30 = 84

The smallest integer ist 26

Melody has provided a good answer....here's another way.....

First, divide 84 by 3 = 28

Add 2 to 28  = 30   and subtract 2 from 28  = 26

And there are your answers.....26, 28 and  30 ...!!!!

I didn't provide any answer but Heureka did provide a good answer  

Thanks guys!  This is very helpful.

--CG