Given three consecutive integers with a sum of four times the second number, write an algebraic equation for this situation

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Kimora Craig

15 May, 04:56

Given three consecutive integers with a sum of four times the second number, write an algebraic equation for this situation

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Gillian Humphrey · Answer 1

Define x:

Let the first number be x.

1st number = x

2nd number = x + 1

3rd number = x + 2

Construct equation:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 4 (x + 1)

3x + 3 = 4 (x + 1)

Answer: 3x + 3 = 4 (x + 1)