calvincdavis9336 calvincdavis9336
  • 01-11-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

Find three consecutive even integers such that the sum of twice the smallest number and three times the largest is 42.

Respuesta :

randgh
randgh randgh
  • 01-11-2017
let x be the first 
the second x +2 
the third x+ 4


twice the smallest  2x

three times the largest  3(x+4 )
 
2x + 3(x+4 )=42

2x +3x +12 = 42

5x= 30

x=6        the second is 8   the third is 10
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

wright a simple equation :)
Strawberry-Banana Smoothie (1) Finding time in the morning for a good breakfast can be difficult. (2) Breakfast, however, is one of the most important meals of
What is the immediate cause of the compromise of 1850
Which energy resources have the potential to benefit economies and the environment in East Africa in the future? 1. coal 2. geothermal power 3. hydroelectric po
An official consists of two __ minute halves? A) 15 min B) 25 min C) 35 min D) 45 min (IN SOCCER)
The molecular weight of H 2 SO 4 is: 49.078 g/mole 98.086 g/mole 194.296 g/mole
help me please (don’t put random answers ) ^^
In a certain normal distribution of scores, the mean is 50 and the standard deviation is 6. Find the Z-score corresponding to a score of 60. a. -1.67 c. 1.67 b.
George works in a factory and is a member of the labor union. He thinks his wages are low for the work that he does, so he tells the union representative that h
What are three features that make lake bailable on of the most unique lakes in the world