The Sum of Three Integers Is 18

question 49

Multiple Choice

The sum of three integers is 18. The third integer is four times the second, and the second integer is 6 more than the first. Find the integers.

• A) -2, 4, 16
• B) 2, 4, 16
• C) 2, 6, -12
• D) -2, 6, 16
• E) -4, 2, 16

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Definitions:

Theory X

A management theory which assumes that employees are naturally unmotivated and need strict supervision and control to be productive.

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