SOLUTION: 3 times the first of three consecutive numbers is 4 more than 2 times the second
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Question 289172: 3 times the first of three consecutive numbers is 4 more than 2 times the second
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x, x+1 & x+2 be the three consecutive numbers.
3x=2(x+1)+4
3x=2x+2+4
3x-2x=6
x=6 ans. for the first number.
Proof:
3*6=2(6+1)+4
18=2*7+4
18=14+4
18=18
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