SOLUTION: If the third of the three consecutive integers is increased by 14, it is equal to twice the first, find the integers.
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Question 1129086: If the third of the three consecutive integers is increased by 14, it is equal to twice the first, find the integers. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If the third of the three consecutive integers is increased by 14, it is equal to twice the first, find the integers.
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1st:: x-1
2nd:: x
3rd:: x+1
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Equation:
x+1 + 14 = 2(x-1)
x+15 = 2x-2
x = 17
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1st:: x-1 = 16
2nd:: x = 17
3rd:: x+1 = 18
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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