document.write( "Question 56962: This is the first problem x+4>5 or x+4<-2 The next problem is Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and third is -38 I am so thankful that I have found you. You are a blessing \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "Subtract 4 from both sides;
\n" ); document.write( "x > 5 - 4
\n" ); document.write( "x > 1
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\n" ); document.write( "or x + 4 <- 2
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\n" ); document.write( "x <= - 2 - 4
\n" ); document.write( "x <= -6
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\n" ); document.write( "Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and third
\n" ); document.write( " is -38.
\n" ); document.write( "Let the 3 consecutive intergers = x, x+1, x+2
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\n" ); document.write( "Sum of the 1st (x) and the third (x+2) = -38
\n" ); document.write( " x + (x+2) = -38
\n" ); document.write( " 2x + 2 = -38
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\n" ); document.write( "Subtract 2 from both sides:
\n" ); document.write( "2x = -38 - 2
\n" ); document.write( "2x = -40/2
\n" ); document.write( "x = -20 is the 1st digit, then -19, -18
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\n" ); document.write( "Check: Sum of 1st and 3rd digits: -20 + -18 = -38
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