SOLUTION: The sum of 3 consecutive integers is 252. What is the second number in this sequence?

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Question 939989: The sum of 3 consecutive integers is 252.
What is the second number in this sequence?

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of 3 consecutive integers is 252.
What is the second number in this sequence?
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1st:: x-1
2nd:: x
3rd:: x+1
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Equation::
sum = 252
3x = 252
Ans:: x = 84
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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