SOLUTION: Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and third is 40

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Question 159291: Find three consecutive integers such that the sum of the first and third is 40
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the first integer be I
The 3 integers are then given by I, I+1 and I+2
You are told I+%2B+%28I%2B2%29+=+40
2I+%2B+2+=+40
2I+=+38
I+=+19
So the 3 integers are 19, 20 and 21