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the sum of three consecutive integers is 15. find the integers

Solution

the sum of three consecutive integers is 15. find the integers

Solution

The numbers : 4, 5, 6

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

First number : x

Consecutive number 1 : x + 1

Consecutive number 2 : x + 2

A.T.Q.:

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 15

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 15 : x = 4

x + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5

x + 2 = 4 + 2 = 6

The numbers : 4, 5, 6

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