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The sum of three consecutive integers is 345. Find the three integers.

Solution

The sum of three consecutive integers is 345. Find the three integers.

Solution

The numbers : 114, 115, 116

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 = 345

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 345 : x = 114

x + 1 = 114 + 1 = 115

x + 2 = 114 + 2 = 116

The numbers : 114, 115, 116

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