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The sum of three consecutive integers is minus, 51−51. Find the value of the middle of the three.

Solution

The sum of three consecutive integers is minus, 51−51. Find the value of the middle of the three.

Solution

The number : 867

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 = - 51 (- 51)

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = - 51 (- 51) : x = 866

x + 1 = 866 + 1 = 867

x + 2 = 866 + 2 = 868

The number : 867

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