SOLUTION: find three consecutive integers with a sum of 204. i got for this one 68, 67, 69. is this right find three consecutive integers with a sum of -99 -32,-33,-34. is thisright

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Question 272274: find three consecutive integers with a sum of 204.
i got for this one 68, 67, 69. is this right
find three consecutive integers with a sum of -99
-32,-33,-34. is thisright
find three consecutive odd integers such that the sum ofthe first and third equals the sum of th second and 31
i cant seem to figure this one out

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the first two are right.
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Here's how to get the equation for the the third one
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find three consecutive odd integers
x, (x+2), (x+4)
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such that the sum of the first and third equals the sum of the second and 31
x + (x+4) = (x+2) + 31
2x + 4 = x + 33
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I's sure you can figure it out now