SOLUTION: The sum of the least and greatest of 3 consecutive integers is 98. What is the lowest integer?

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Question 1007338: The sum of the least and greatest of 3 consecutive integers is 98. What is the lowest integer?

Answer by tiffany222(56)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + (x+2) = 98
2x + 2 = 98
2x = 96
x = 48
Final Answer: 48

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