Question

In the list of 3 consecutive integers, the sum of the smallest and twice the largest is 134. what is the smallest of the 3 integers?

Answer 1

Let the first number = x
The second = x + 1
The third = x + 2

So we know the sum of the smallest and twice the largest = 134

\[\large x + 2(x + 2) = 134\]

Now we can solve that , first simplify by distributing that 2 through the parenthesis

\[\large x + 2x + 4 = 134\]

Can you take it from there?

Answer 2

x = 130/3 and is not an integer.

Answer 3

@sahi3
Are you sure the problem statement is correct ?

Answer 4

i forgot to put 3 comsecutive even numbers

Answer 5

Solve the following or x:
x + 2 (x + 4) = 134

Answer 6

why is it x+4

Answer 7

Let x be the smallest even number. Then the next two consecutive even numbers larger than x is x+2 and x+4 respectively.

Answer 8

ok thanks

Answer 9

You are welcome.