Let 1st consecutive number = x
2nd consecutive number = x+2
3rd consecutive number = x + 4
As per given condition,
4x - (x + 4) = 6 + 2 (x + 2)
Solve parenthesis and we get;
4x - x - 4 = 6 + 2x + 4
align Like terms and we get;
4x - x - 2x = 6 + 4 + 4
x = 14
So, Let 1st consecutive number = x = 14
2nd consecutive number = x+2 = 14 + 2 = 16
3rd consecutive number = x + 4 = 14+ 4 = 18 |