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If r, s, and t are consecutive even integers and r < s < t, which of the following must be true?

I. t - r = 4
II. (s - r)t is an even integer.
III. (r + s + t)/3 is an even integer.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III

Is it possible like this?

III. (-2 + 0 + 2)/3 is an even integer?

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If r, s, and t are consecutive even integers and r < s < t, which of the following must be true?

I. t - r = 4
II. (s - r)t is an even integer.
III. (r + s + t)/3 is an even integer.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III

We can label the integers r, s, and t as x, x + 2, and x + 4, respectively (where x is an even integer). Recall that even + even = even, and even x even = even. Thus:

I. x + 4 - x = 4

TRUE

II. (x + 2 - x)(x + 4) = 2x + 8 → this is even

TRUE

III. (x + x + 2 + x + 4)/3 = (3x + 6)/3 = x + 2 → this is even

TRUE

Answer: E
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