SOLUTION: Consecutive Integers-Find the three consecutive integers whose sum is 84. I know the formula is n+(n+1)+(n+2)=84 and the answer should be 27,28,29 but I don't know how to show it.

SOLUTION: Consecutive Integers-Find the three consecutive integers whose sum is 84. I know the formula is n+(n+1)+(n+2)=84 and the answer should be 27,28,29 but I don't know how to show it.

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Question 233937: Consecutive Integers-Find the three consecutive integers whose sum is 84. I know the formula is n+(n+1)+(n+2)=84 and the answer should be 27,28,29 but I don't know how to show it.
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Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3n + 3 = 84

3n = 81

n = 27

n + 1 = 28

n + 2 = 29
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