SOLUTION: Find three consecutive positive intergers such that the product of the first and second integers is 26 less than the product of the second and third. i have no idea how to set t

Question 600262: Find three consecutive positive intergers such that the product of the first and second integers is 26 less than the product of the second and third.
i have no idea how to set this up!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the 3 consecutive positive integers =

given:

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Subtract from both sides

The 3 consecutive positive integers are 12, 13, and 14
check:

OK
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