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The sum of three consecutive integers is 189. Find the integers.

Solution

The sum of three consecutive integers is 189. Find the integers.

Solution

The numbers : 62, 63, 64

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 = 189

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 189 : x = 62

x + 1 = 62 + 1 = 63

x + 2 = 62 + 2 = 64

The numbers : 62, 63, 64

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