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Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and third is 142

Solution

Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and third is 142

Solution

The numbers : 70, 71, 72

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 + 2 = 142

Solve

x + x + 2 = 142 : x = 70

x + 1 = 70 + 1 = 71

x + 2 = 70 + 2 = 72

The numbers : 70, 71, 72

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