<u>Define x:</u>
Let the first number be x.
1st number = x
2nd number = x + 1
3rd number = x + 2
<u>Construct equation:</u>
x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 4(x + 1)
3x + 3 = 4(x + 1)
Answer: 3x + 3 = 4(x + 1)
ANSWER
A parabola.
EXPLANATION
The given conic is :

This can be rewritten as:


This is a parabola with the vertex at the origin.
The foci is (0,4)
Therefore the given conic section is a parabola that has an axis of symmetry parallel to the y-axis.
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
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