Question 707693: find three consecutive even integers such that the sum of the smallest and 3 times the second is 38 more than twice the third. Answer by Stitch(470) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Equation 1:
Equation 2:
Equation 3:
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Note that B & C are written in terms of A. Substitute their values into equation 3.
Equation 3:
Multiply through
Combine like terms
Subtract 6 from both sides
Subtract 2A from both sides
Divide both sides by 2
Now plug 20 into equations 1 & 2 for A.
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Equation 1:
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Equation 2:
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