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Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and third is 146.

Solution

Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and third is 146.

Solution

The numbers : 72, 73, 74

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 + 2 = 146

Solve

x + x + 2 = 146 : x = 72

x + 1 = 72 + 1 = 73

x + 2 = 72 + 2 = 74

The numbers : 72, 73, 74

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