SOLUTION: 4 consecutive whole numbers such that the sum of the first three equals the fourth number

SOLUTION: 4 consecutive whole numbers such that the sum of the first three equals the fourth number

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Question 570891: 4 consecutive whole numbers such that the sum of the first three equals the fourth number
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4 consecutive whole numbers such that the sum of the first three equals the fourth number
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1st: x-2
2nd:x-1
3rd:x
4th:x+1
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sum = 3(x+1)
4x-2 = 3x+3
x = 5
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1st: x-2 = 3
2nd: x-1 = 4
3rd: x = 5
4th: x+1 = 6
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cheers,
Stan H.
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