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Three consecutive integers sum to 87. What are the integers?

Solution

T h ree co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers s u m t o 87. Wha t a re t h e in t e g ers ?

Solution

The numbers : 28, 29, 30

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 = 87

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 87 : x = 28

x + 1 = 28 + 1 = 29

x + 2 = 28 + 2 = 30

The numbers : 28, 29, 30

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