otfalexlopez otfalexlopez
  • 21-09-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

FInd three consecutive even integers such that three times the smallest is four more than twice the largest

Respuesta :

gmany
gmany gmany
  • 27-09-2018

n, n + 2, n + 4 - three consecutive even integers

3n = 2(n + 4) + 4     |use distributive property

3n = (2)(n) + (2)(4) + 4

3n = 2n + 8 + 4

3n = 2n + 12    |subtract 2n from both sides

n = 12

n + 2 = 12 + 2 = 14

n + 4 = 12 + 4 = 16

Answer: 12, 14, 16.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

The path of a ball thrown can be modeled by the equation f(x)=−16x^2+45x+6, where x is the horizontal distance. Use a transformation to create a new model in wh
Rearrange the equation so m is the independent variable. 7m + 2 = 7n - 5 ​
Give a descriptive case study of the floods of 2021 of sangli and kolhapur
PLEASE HELP IT'S QUICK Use the sentence to answer the question. Jasmine shut the door to her bedroom because she was angry. Which question should the writer ask
I want a way to solve such a problem​
Three forces acting on an object are given by F1 = (−2.00 i + 2.00 j) N,F2 = (5.00 i − 3.00 j) N, and F3 = (−45.0 i) N. The object experiences an acceleration o
I'm giving out a lot of points for this one!
Which of the following individuals was considered the most famous sports star of the 1920's? A. Bill Tilden B. Babe Ruth C. Jack Dempsey D. Lou Gehrig
Who actually asked Abraham to sacrifice his son?
Please respect! Can you answer this for me?