SOLUTION: what is the sum of three consecutive integers if it is 48. determine the 3 integers.

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Question 233371: what is the sum of three consecutive integers if it is 48. determine the 3 integers.
Answer by stanbon(48568) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of three consecutive integers if it is 48. determine the 3 integers.
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1st: x-1
2nd: x
3rd: x+1
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Equation:
3x = 48
x = 16
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1st: 15
2nd: 16
3rd: 17
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Cheers,
Stan H.