SOLUTION: 3 times the first of three consecutive numbers is 4 more than 2 times the second. Write an equation and solve the problem.

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Question 314192: 3 times the first of three consecutive numbers is 4 more than 2 times the second. Write an equation and solve the problem.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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X, X+1 & X+2 ARE THE 3 INTEGERS.
3X=2(X+1)+4
3X=2X+2+4
3X-2X=6
X=6 ANS. FOR THE FIRST INTEGER.
6+1=7 ANS. FOR THE SECOND INTEGER.
PROOF:
3*6=2*7+4
18=14+4
18=18