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Q1) Three consecutive integers are as such when they are taken in increasing order andmultiplied by 2, 3, and 4 respectively, they add up to 56. Find these numbers. |
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Answer» Answer: LET the THREE consecutive INTEGERS be x, x+1, x+2 in increasing order Multiply 2,3,4 respectively 2(x)+3(x+1)+4(x+2) This aad up to 74 2(x)+3(x+1)+4(x+2)=74 2x+3x+3+4x+8=74 9x+11=74 9x=74-11=63 X=63÷9=7 Therefore the three consecutive integers are 7,8,9 |
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