Four time the first of three consecutive integers is six more than the product of two and the third integer. find the integers.

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Lyric Barber

1 February, 04:20

Four time the first of three consecutive integers is six more than the product of two and the third integer. find the integers.

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Braxton Duncan · Answer 1

Assign variables:

Let x = first consecutive even

Let x + 2 = second consecutive even

Let x + 4 = third consecutive even

4x = 6 + 2 (x+4)

4x = 6 + 2x + 8

4x = 2x + 14

4x - 2x = 14

so your answer is 7,9and 11