Question 167925: 3 times the first of three consecutive numbers is 4 more than 2 times the second. Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, stanbon:Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3 times the first of three consecutive numbers is 4 more than 2 times the second.
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Let x = 1st of 3 consecutive numbers
then
x+1 = 2nd of 3 consecutive numbers
x+2 = 3rd of 3 consecutive numbers
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3x = 2(x+1) + 4
3x = 2x + 2 + 4
3x = 2x + 6
x = 6 (first number)
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second number:
x+1 = 6+1 = 7
third number:
x+2 = 6+2 = 8
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The numbers: 6,7,8
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3 times the first of three consecutive numbers is 4 more than 2 times the second.
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1st: x
2nd: x+1
3rd: x2
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EQUATION:
3x = 2(x+1)+4
3x = 2x + 6
x = 6
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1st: 6
2nd: 7
3rd: 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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