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Find three consecutive integers with a sum of 48

Solution

Find three consecutive integers with a sum of 48

Solution

The numbers : 15, 16, 17

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 = 48

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 48 : x = 15

x + 1 = 15 + 1 = 16

x + 2 = 15 + 2 = 17

The numbers : 15, 16, 17

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