Question

Five times the first of three consecutive even integers is fourteen more than three times the second. What is the third consecutive integer?

3. 5n = 3(n+2)+14 where n is the first number, n+2 is the second and n+4 is the third. Solve for n and then find n+4.

-Im Lost .

Answer 1

5n = 3n + 6 + 14

2n = 20

Divide both the sides by 2, you will get n..
Then find (n+4)..

Answer 2

n=10 .
10+4 = 14 .

Answer 3

You are right dear..