SOLUTION: 3 times the first three consecutive numbers is 4 more than 2 times the second

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Question 187711: 3 times the first three consecutive numbers is 4 more than 2 times the second
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = first of three consecutive numbers
x+1 = second of three consecutive numbers
x+3 = third of three consecutive numbers
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3x = 2(x+1) + 4
3x = 2x + 2 + 4
3x = 2x + 6
x = 6
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Our three consecutive numbers are:
6, 7, and 8