Concept explainers
To find: three consecutive integers whose sum is the square of 6
Answer to Problem 6P
The required answer is: consecutive integers are 11, 12 and 13
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Let the first integer be x
Let the second integer be x+1
Let the third integer be x+2
(Sum of three consecutive integers is the square of 6)
(Subtract 3 from both sides)
(Divide 3 on both sides)
(Simplify)
First integer:
Second integer:
Third integer:
Therefore the consecutive integers are 11, 12 and 13.
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