SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive integers is 45. Find the value of the smallest integer.
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Question 754456: The sum of three consecutive integers is 45. Find the value of the smallest integer.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of three consecutive integers is 45. Find the value of the smallest integer.
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1st: x-1
2nd: x
3rd: x+1
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Equation:
sum = 45
3x = 45
x = 15
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1st: x-1 = 14
2nd: x = 15
3rd: x+1 = 16
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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