SOLUTION: The sum of three consecutive integers is 144. find the integers.

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Question 219379: The sum of three consecutive integers is 144. find the integers.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, normilou:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+1+x+2=144
3x=141
x=47
x+1=48
x+2=49

Answer by normilou(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n= 1st consecutive interger
n+1= 2nd consecutive interger
n+2= 3rd consecutive interger
sum means to add
n+n+l+n+2=144
3n +3=144
3n=141
n=47
n+1=48
n+2= 49
(47,48,49)