SOLUTION: I need help solving this: Find 3 consecutive integers 4 times the 3rd decreased by 1/2 second = 4 Thank you so much in advance. Dan

Question 342683: I need help solving this:
Find 3 consecutive integers 4 times the 3rd decreased by 1/2 second = 4

Thank you so much in advance.
Dan
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find 3 consecutive integers 4 times the 3rd decreased by 1/2 second = 4
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1st: x-2
2nd: x-1
3rd: x
4th: x+1
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Equation:
4x - (1/2)(x-1) = 4
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8x - x + 1 = 8
7x = 7
x = 1
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1st: x-2 = -1
2nd: x-1 = 0
3rd: x = 1
4th: x = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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