Three times the second of three consecutive even integers is twelve less than twice the sum of the first and third integers.
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Let x = number of problems on test
If he got 14 wrong, then x - 14 is the number correct.
x - 14 = .72x
.28x - 14 = 0
.28x = 14
x = 50
The test consisted of 50 problems.
If he got 14 wrong, then x - 14 is the number correct.
x - 14 = .72x
.28x - 14 = 0
.28x = 14
x = 50
The test consisted of 50 problems.