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Three consecutive integers have a sum of 45. Find the integers.

Solution

Three consecutive integers have a sum of 45. Find the integers.

Solution

The numbers : 14, 15, 16

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 = 45

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 45 : x = 14

x + 1 = 14 + 1 = 15

x + 2 = 14 + 2 = 16

The numbers : 14, 15, 16

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