SOLUTION: The sum of the squares of three consecutive integers is 29. Find the integers. (Hint: If one integer is x, the next consecutive positive integer is x + 1, and the third is x + 2. S

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Question 1169380: The sum of the squares of three consecutive integers is 29. Find the integers. (Hint: If one integer is x, the next consecutive positive integer is x + 1, and the third is x + 2. Simplify your answers completely. Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Expressions for the three integers may be x-1, x, x+1.

%28x-1%29%5E2%2Bx%5E2%2B%28x%2B1%29%5E2=29--------work from here....

x=0%2B-+3


If x is neg 3:
-4, -3, -2

If x is pos 3:
2, 3, 4