document.write( "Question 90286: The sum of 3 consecutive integers is 13 more than twice the smallest integer. Find the integer. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #65605 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of 3 consecutive integers is 13 more than twice the smallest integer. Find the integer. \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "x + (x+1) + (x+2) = 2x + 13 \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "3x + 3 = 2x + 13 \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "3x - 2x = 13 - 3 \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "x = 10 is the smallest integer: \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Check: 10 + 11 + 12 = 2(10) + 13 \n" ); document.write( " |