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The sum of three consecutive integers is forty-two. Find the three numbers

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h ree co n sec u t i v e in t e g ers i s f or t y - tw o . F in d t h e t h ree n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 13, 14, 15

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 = 42

Solve

x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 42 : x = 13

x + 1 = 13 + 1 = 14

x + 2 = 13 + 2 = 15

The numbers : 13, 14, 15

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