julianna3117 julianna3117
  • 03-09-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Suppose you have three consecutive integers. The greatest of the three is twice as great as the sum of the two. What are the integers?

Respuesta :

mathstudent55
mathstudent55 mathstudent55
  • 03-09-2018

The smallest integer is x. The next one is x + 1, and the greatest one is x + 2.

The greatest of the three is twice as great as the sum of the two.

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

x + 2 = 2(2x + 1)

x + 2 = 4x + 2

-3x = 0

x = 0

x + 1 = 1

x + 2 = 2

Answer: The integers are 0, 1, 2

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Writing and evaluating expressions. 1. The average hippo weighs 83 pounds but Fiona weighed f pounds. Write an expression to find how much less Fiona weighed a
Contrast the atmosphere with the biosphere
Determine the displacement of a plane that is uniformly accelerated from 66 m/s to 88 m/s in 12 sExplain
The difference of twice a number and 7 is 9
Describe the two kinds of pure substances. How do these differ from mixtures?
Shelton inc. has sales of $23.8 million; total equity of $31.3 million; and total debt of $16.7 million. if shelton's profit margin is 8 percent, calculate the
The team-centered decision making model is preferred when: select one: a. concentrating power in a single individual helps the team. b. participation is needed
Read the short story and answer the question based on the story. Respond with a complete Spanish sentence. Mi casa es muy grande y bonita. Hay dos cuartos muy
What is two pluse two????
The health determinant which we have least control over is