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the sum of 3 consecutive integers is less than or equal to 15. what is one possible set of three integers to satisfy this inequality?.

Solution

t h e s u m o f 3 co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers i s l ess t han or e q u a l t o 15. w ha t i s o n e p oss ib l e se t o f t h ree in t e g ers t o s a t i s f y t hi s in e q u a l i t y ? .

Solution

x \leq 4

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 \leq 15

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 \leq 15 : x \leq 4

x \leq 4

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