We have that (x) + (x+2) + (x+4) = 126 so 3x + 6 = 126 can be used to find the first integer.
3x + 6 = 126
3x = 120
x = 40
The numbers are 40, 42, 44
<span><span><span>Let the original number be "x".
(x-10)/4 = 2
x-10 = 8
x = 18 (original number of pieces of candy.)</span></span></span>
Y = 3x
so
if x = 5 then y = 15
if x = 10 then y = 30
so a = 10 and b = 15
answer is B. second choice
a = 10 and b = 15