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30 July, 17:48

the sum of 3 consecutive integers is 29 less than 5 times the smallest number. find the three numbers

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  1. 30 July, 19:48
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    x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 5x - 29

    Combine like terms.

    3x + 3 = 5x - 29

    Subtract 3x from both sides.

    3 = 2x - 29

    Add 29 to both sides.

    32 = 2x

    Divide both sides by 2.

    16 = x

    The first digit is 16. The second digit is 17. The third digit is 18.
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