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Question 259482: I am stuck on my Algebra question and i need help this is it... 'Find four consecutive integers such that the sum of the two greatest is 17 less than twice the sum of the two smallest.' Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 'Find four consecutive integers
x, (x+1), (x+2), (x+3
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such that the sum of the two greatest is 17 less than twice the sum of the two smallest.'
x+2 + x+3 = 2(x + x+1) - 17
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2x + 5 = 2(2x + 1) - 17
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2x + 5 = 4x + 2 - 17
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2x + 5 = 4x - 15
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5 + 15 = 4x - 2x
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20 = 2x
x =
x = 10, 11, 12, 13 are the 4 consecutive numbers
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Check solution:
13 + 12 = 2(11+10) - 17
25 = 2(21) - 17
25 = 42 - 17
