Question

Three consecutive integer are such that when they are taken in increasing order and multiplied by 2, 3 and 4 respectively, they add up to 74. Find these numbers.

Answer 1

2(x)+3(x+1)+4(x+2) = 74

Distribute and simplify, then solve for x.

Answer 2

X represents the 1st number; x+1 the 2nd; x+2 the third number.

Once you solve for x, you have the 1st number; add one to that for the 2nd; add two to it for the 3rd.