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Find three consecutive integers whose sum is 498

Solution

Find three consecutive integers whose sum is 498

Solution

The numbers : 165, 166, 167

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 = 498

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 498 : x = 165

x + 1 = 165 + 1 = 166

x + 2 = 165 + 2 = 167

The numbers : 165, 166, 167

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