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The sum of three integers is 228. The second integer is 1 more than the first, and the third integer is 2 more than the first. Write an equation to determine the integers. Solve your equation. Show your work.
To write:An equation to determine the integers.
Answer to Problem 39P
The integers are 75, 76 and 77.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:The sum of three integers is 228. The second integer is 1 more than the first, and the third integer is 2 more than the first.
Calculation: Let the first integer bex .
Second integer is
Third integer is
According to the problem,
Therefore, first integer
Second integer
Third integer
Thus, the integers are 75, 76 and 77.
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