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: I just need a refresher.
The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 144; what are the numbers?
A man buys five DVDs for $66.34, including 7% sales tax. How much did each DVD cost?
This question is from textbook elementary and intermediate

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 144; what are the numbers?
A man buys five DVDs for $66.34, including 7% sales tax. How much did each DVD cost?
:
x + (x+2) + (x+4) = 144
:
5x + .07(5x) = 66.34

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