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Question 160744: find three consecutive integers.The largest integer added to twelve equuals twice smaller integer
Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! find three consecutive integers.The largest integer added to twelve equuals twice smaller integer
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Let x = smallest consecutive integer
x+1 = middle integer
x+2 = largest consecutive integer
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Then from "The largest integer added to twelve equals twice smaller integer"
(x+2)+12 = 2x
x+14 = 2x
14 = x
x+1 = 14+1 = 15
x+2 = 14+2 = 16
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Solution: 14, 15, and 16
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