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The sum of three consecutive integers is 258. List the numbers from smallest to largest:

Solution

The sum of three consecutive integers is 258. List the numbers from smallest to largest:

Solution

The numbers : 85, 86, 87

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 = 258

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 258 : x = 85

x + 1 = 85 + 1 = 86

x + 2 = 85 + 2 = 87

The numbers : 85, 86, 87

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