Question

Three consecutive integers are such that when taken in ascending order and multiplied by 2,4 and 6 respectively, their sum is 160, Find the integers

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the three consecutive integers be x,x+1 and x+2 ....

2x+4x+4+6x+12=160...

12x+16=160

12x=160-16

x=144÷12

x=12

The integers are 12,13 and 14....

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Answer 2

Answer: 12, 13 and 14

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the three consecutive integers be x,x+1 and x+2 ....

2x+4x+4+6x+12=160...

12x+16=160

12x=160-16

x=144÷12

x=12

The integers are 12,13 and 14