Three consecutive integers can be represented by n, n + 1, and n + 2. if the seum of three consecutive integers is 57, what are the integers?

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Carsen Armstrong

23 August, 13:17

Three consecutive integers can be represented by n, n + 1, and n + 2. if the seum of three consecutive integers is 57, what are the integers?

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Danielle Ramsey · Answer 1

Sum means add

sum of the 3 is

n+n+1+n+2

it add to 57

n+n+1+n+2=57

3n+3=57

minus 3 both sides

3n=54

divide both sides by 3

n=15

n+1=16

n+2=17

the integers are 15,16, and 17