Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and twice the second is equal to the third plus four.

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Bradford

2 December, 02:01

Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and twice the second is equal to the third plus four.

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Hubbard · Answer 1

Our three consecutive integers are

First: x

Second: x + 1

Third: x + 2

Here is the equation you need:

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

Take it from here.