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three consecutive integers have a sum of 78

Solution

three consecutive integers have a sum of 78

Solution

The numbers : 25, 26, 27

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 = 78

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 78 : x = 25

x + 1 = 25 + 1 = 26

x + 2 = 25 + 2 = 27

The numbers : 25, 26, 27

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