Make a conjecture by following the process below. Prove your answer by making two trials.

1.

?Pick a number

?Add 3 the number

?Add 8 to the product

?Divide the sum by 2

?Subtract 4

?Simplify

2.

• Pick 3 consecutive positive integers
• Multiply these 3 integers
• Add the middle integer to the product
• Simplify

Note: let any variable or letter be use to denote the number or the integer

Midterm Exam in GE 3 Answer as required. Make a conjecture by following the process below. Prove your answer by making two trials. 1. . Pick a number Add three the number . Add 8 to the product Divide the sum by 2 . Subtract 4 . Simplify 2