SOLUTION: If the largest of three consecutive even integers is multiplied by three, the product is 2 less than twice the sum of the first two integers. Find the integers.

Question 655575: If the largest of three consecutive even integers is multiplied by three, the product is 2 less than twice the sum of the first two integers. Find the integers.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

If the largest of three consecutive even integers 

   10

  12

  14

is multiplied by three, the product is  2 less than twice the sum of the first two integers

Question states***

 3(x+4) = 2[x +(x+2)] - 2

 3x + 12 = 2(2x+2) - 2

 3x + 12 = 4x + 4 - 2

      10 = x

and...

 

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