Concept explainers
Find three consecutive integers.
Answer to Problem 3GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The condition: Three consecutive integers with the sum of 21
Concept Used:
Let the smallest consecutive integer is
Since consecutive integers are 1 away from each other, the next three are
According to the question, their sum is 21
Calculation:
Sum of 3 consecutive integers is 21
Equation:
Solve for ‘ x’
The smallest integer is
The other 3 consecutive integers are:
3 consecutive integers are:
Thus, 3 consecutive integers are:
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