SOLUTION: the sum of 3 consecutive integers is 29 less than 5 times the smallest number. find the three numbers

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Question 1130804: the sum of 3 consecutive integers is 29 less than 5 times the smallest number. find the three numbers
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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smallest number, n

The sum, n%2Bn%2B1%2Bn%2B2=3n%2B3

3n%2B3=5n-29
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3%2B29=2n
2n=32
n=16


16, 17, 18