SOLUTION: The sum of the second, third consecutive integers decreased by the first is 20. Find the three integers

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Question 254490: The sum of the second, third consecutive integers decreased by the first is 20. Find the three integers
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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n+n+1+n+2
n+1+n+2-n=20
n+3=20
n=17
18+19-17=20
37-17=20
17, 18,19