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The sum of three consecutive integers is 54. Find the integers.

Solution

The sum of three consecutive integers is 54. Find the integers.

Solution

The numbers : 17, 18, 19

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 = 54

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 54 : x = 17

x + 1 = 17 + 1 = 18

x + 2 = 17 + 2 = 19

The numbers : 17, 18, 19

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