SOLUTION: The smallest of three consecutive integers is 17 less than the sum of the two larger integers. Find the three integers.

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Question 947875: The smallest of three consecutive integers is 17 less than the sum of the two larger integers. Find the three integers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n, n+1, n+2.

n=-17%2B%28n%2B1%29%2B%28n%2B2%29

one step more,
n=-17%2B2n%2B3