If w, x, and y are consecutive even positive integers and w < x < y, which of the following could be equal to w - x - y ?
Choose the correct option:
A) -10
B) -8
C) -1
D) 0
E) 3
Since W, X and Y are CONSECUTIVE ODD POSITIVE INTEGERS and W &lt; X &lt; Y, we can start with the easiest set of values that comes to mind:   W = 2   X = 4   Y = 6   The question asks for what COULD be the value of W - X - Y.   In this case, the value would be...   2 - 4 - 6 = -8   -8 IS among the answer choices, so we're done.   -8
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If w, x, and y are consecutive even positive integers and w < x < y, which of the following could be equal to w - x - y ?