SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive integers is 108. What are the integers?

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Question 354646: The sum of three consecutive integers is 108. What are the integers?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Let n be the smallest of the three consectuive intergers.
Then (n+1) and (n+2) would be the other two
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question states*
n +(n+1) + (n+2) = 108
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3n + 3 = 108
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3n = 105
n = 35
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35, 36, 37 are the integers
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check your answer
35 + 36 + 37 =108